No one seems to have read this part of the Zoning Code recently...

23.28.06.00. - Prohibited and exempted signs.

23.28.06.01. Prohibited signs.

A.

Animated signs. (Except time and temperature.)

B.

Snipe signs.

C.

Billboards.

D.

A-frame, sandwich, sidewalk or curb signs.

E.

Streamers, twirling objects, balloons or any other air or gas filled figure or sign, or any other similar items.

F.

Search lights.

G.

Swinging signs.

H.

Outdoor advertising of any kind or character where any live animal or human being is used as part of the advertising and is visible from any public street or public place.

I.

Any unauthorized sign on city property.

J.

Any portable signs or signs attached to trees, utility poles, trailers, roller casters, or any unapproved supporting structures.

K.

Any sign or advertising structure displaying obscene, indecent and/or immoral matter.

L.

Any sign which becomes unsightly. Signs which contribute to unsightliness or are inappropriate as deemed by the building official may be appealed to the board of sign appeals.

M.

Abandoned signs.

N.

Vehicular signs.

O.

Any sign which contains or consists of a three-dimensional sculptured figure which is an emblem/logo of the business to which it is accessory or which represents products manufactured or sold by said business.

P.

Flashing sign.

Q.

Any other sign not specifically authorized by this article.

R.

String of light bulbs, except as provided in section 23.28.05.02 K.(4).

There are a lot of A-frame signs throughout the downtown and up and down Dixie Hwy.  They are all prohibited by the zoning code.  The city has a number of them out at any time advertising recreational programs, bonfires at the beach, etc.  If we are going to allow them, can we change the code so that they are no longer prohibited - or can we change the regulations so that they are only permitted in certain areas or at certain times?  I know many businesses that have been fined in the past for A-frame signs.  In fact, when I was on the Planning and Zoning Board, we specifically acted to allow A-frame signs for a finite period.  This came during the economic slump after the 9/11 incidents.

Or, is it better to allow the city administration and City Commission the ability to selectively enforce regulations - based upon who gave what contribution to whom, etc?