§ 30-4. Applicability of chapter.

(a)

Generally. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, move, or convert any sign in the Town of Fort Myers Beach, or cause such work to be done, without first obtaining a sign permit for each such sign as required by this chapter.

(b)

Exceptions.

(1)

This chapter shall not apply to any sign erected by the federal, state, county, or Town of Fort Myers Beach government or to the placement of temporary signs not exceeding eight square feet in area within a right-of-way for purposes of business identification or access location, when necessitated by road construction and when authorized by the county or town.

(2)

The following activities shall not be considered the creation of a sign:

a.

Change of copy. Changing the copy on existing signs.

b.

Maintenance. Painting, repainting, cleaning, or other normal maintenance and repair of a sign not involving change of copy, structural or electrical changes.

c.

Window displays. Changes in the content of show window displays, provided all such displays are within the building.

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