§ 30-152. Development identification signs.

Development identification signs shall be subject to the following:

(1)

Residential development identifications signs.

a.

Entrance signs. Permanent wall or monument signs, for identification purposes only, giving only the name of the condominium, subdivision or development, may be permitted at each main entrance into such subdivision or development. Subdivision or development entrances which contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, may be permitted:

1.

A single monument sign located in the median strip of the entrance, provided that it is set back a minimum of 15 feet from the right-of-way of the public access road and a minimum of five feet from the edge of the pavement of the entrance and exit lanes; or

2.

Two single-faced signs equal in size and located on each side of the entranceway.

b.

Limitations.

1.

The condominium, subdivision or development shall have a property owners' association or similar entity which will be responsible for the maintenance of the sign.

2.

The face of each permitted main entrance identification sign shall not exceed 25 square feet and five feet in height.

3.

The sign may be illuminated with a steady light so shielded as to not allow the light to interfere with vehicular traffic. See ch. 14 of this code for sea turtle lighting restrictions.

4.

The sign should be incorporated into accessory entrance structural features such as a wall or landscaping.

(2)

Schools, churches, day care centers, parks, recreational facilities and libraries. A school, church, day care center, park, recreational facility or library shall be permitted one monument or wall-mounted identification sign and one directory sign within the property line, with maximum sign area of 24 square feet and a maximum height of five feet.

(Ord. No. 11-01, § 2(Exh. A), 4-18-2011)