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AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, PRIM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, REGULATIlVG
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THE ERECTION,
LOCATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE;
DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING OF BONDS OR INSURANCE POLICIES; PROVIDING FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND FEES TO BE PAID IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PRESCRIBING A PROCIDURE
FOR INSPECTION;
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE;
REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
NOW TflEREF'ORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Short Title. This ordinance shall hereafter be known and cited as the
"Sign Ordinance".
Section 2. Definitions. As used in this ordinance unless the context other indicatesa
(a) The term "sign" shall mean and include any device designed to inform or attract the
attention of person not on the premises on which the sign is located and shall include every sign,
billboard, ground sign, temporary sign, marquee, awning and canopy. It shall also include any
announcement, declaration, demonstration, display illustration or insignia used to advertise or
promote the interests of any person when the same is placed in view of the general public or is
visible and legible from public ways or from off the premises.
(b) T'ne term "on-site sign" shall mean and include any sign relating in its subject
matter to the premises on which it is located, or to products, accommodations, services or
activities on the premises. On-site signs do not include signs erected by the outdoor advertis-
ing industry in the conduct of the outdoor advertising business.
(c) The term "o££-site sign" shall mean and include any sign other than an on-site sign.
(d) Tine term "outdoor advertising industry" and "outdoor advertising business" shall mean
any industry or business which provides outdoor displays or display space on a lease or rental
basis only.
(e) For the purpose of determining number of signs, a sign shall be considered to be
a single display surface or display device containing elements organized, related and composed to
form a unit. Where matter is displayed in a random manner without organized relationship of
elements, or where there is reasonable doubt about the relationship o£ elements, each element
ahal7. be considered to be a single sign.
a parallelogram, triangle, circle or semi-circle comprising all o£ the display area of the sign
(f) The surface area o£ a sign shall lie computed as including the entire area within
and including all of the elements of the matter displayed, but not forming part of the display
itself, or frames surrounding the display area.
(g) "LLluminated Sign" shall mean any sign which has characters, letters, figures,
designs or outline illuminated by electric lights or luminous tubes as a part of the sign proper.
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(h) "Facing" or "Surface" shall mean the surface of the sign upon, against, or through
which the message is displayed or illustrated on the sign.
(i) "Incombustible Meterial" shall mean any material which will not ignite at or below
a temperature of 1200 Fahrenheit and will not continue to burn or glow at this temperature.
(j) "Person" shall mean and include any person, firm, partnership, association,
corporation, company or organization of any kind.
' (k) "Structural Trim" shall mean the molding, battons, cappings, nailing strips,.
latticing, aad platforms which are attached to the sign structure.
(1) "Erect" shall mean to build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend, or affix,
sad shall also include the painting of wall signs.
• (m) "Buildix~ Official" shall mean the duly appointed Building Official of the Village
of North Palm Beach.
rsF:n~tnT. REGULATIONS
Section 3. Permits Required. Tt shall be unlawful for any person to erect, repair,
alter, relocate or maintain within the Village of North Palm Beach any sign as defined in this
ordinance, without first obtaining a permit from the Building QPficial and making payment of the
fee required by Section 24 hereof. A11 illuminated signs shall, in addition, be subject to the
provisions of the Electrical Code, and the permit fees required thereunder.
action 4. Permit Issued if Application in Order. It shall be the duty of the
Building Official, upon the filing of an application for a permit to examine the premises upon
which it is proposed to erect the sign or other advertising structure, and if it shall appear
that the proposed structure is in compliance with all the requirements of this ordinance and
all other laws and ordinances of the Village of North Palm Eeach, he shall then issue the
permit. If the work authorized under a permit has not been completed within six (6} months
after date of issuance, the said permit shall become null and void.
Section 5. Lhsafe and Ih7.awful Signs. If the Building Official shall find that any
• sign or other advertising structure regulated herein is unsafe or insecure or is a menace to the
public, or has been constructed or erected or is being maintained 4n violation of the provisions
of this ordinance, he shall give written notice to the owner thereof. If the owner fails to
' remove or alter the structure so as to comply with the provisions herein set forth within ten (10)
days after such motion, such sign or other advertising structure may be removed or altered to
comply by the Building Official at the expense of the owner of the property upon which it is
located. The Building Official may cause any sign or other advertising structure which is an
immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice.
' Section 6. Painting Fegvired Every Tiro Years. 'She owner of any sign as defined and
regulated by this ordinance shall be required to have properly paiffted at least once every two
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years all parts and supports of the said sign, unless the same are galvanized or otherwise treated
to prevent rust.
Section 7. Wind Pressure and Dead IAad Requirements. All signs and other advertising
structures shall be designed and constructed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than
seventy-five (75) pounds per square foot o:f area; and shall be constructed to receive dead loads
as required in the Building Code or other ordinances of the ViLZage of North Palm Peach.
' Section 8. Removal of Cer`~•s.in Signs. Any sign now or hereafter existing which no
longer advertises a bonafide business conducted, or a product sold, shall be taken down and
removed by the owner, agent, or person having the beneficial use of the building or structure
uponwhich such sign may be found within tern (10) days after written notification from the Building
• OFficial, and, upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified in such order,
the Building Official is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign, acid. any expense incident
thereto shall be paid by the owner of the 'building or structure to which such sign ie attached.
Section 9. Obstructions to ]bore, Windows or Fire Fscapes. No sign shall be erected,
relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire
escape. No sign of any kind shall be attached to a stead pipe or fire escape.
Section 10. Signs not to Constitute 7§~affic Hazard. No sign or other advertising
structure as regulated by this ordinance shall be erected at the intersection of any streets
in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where, by reason of
' the position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with
aziy authorized traffic sign, signal or device; or which makes use of the words "SAP", "TAOK",
°DRIVE-IlQ", "DANGIIt", or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such meaner as to
interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic. No intermittent 73ghts not embodied in as outdoor
advertising sign nor any rotating or flashing light shall be permitted.
Section 11. Signs Not to Extend. Eeyond Property I3ne. No portion of any sign or other
advertising structure as regulated by this ordinance shall extend beyond any property line.
Section 12. ~otlights, Floodlights, sad Goose Neck Reflectors. Spot3.ights, floodlights
and goose neck reflectors and lights shall. be permitted. on ground signs, roof signs, and wall signs,
• provided, however, proper glass lenses concentrating the illumination upon the area of the sign
shall be provided so as to prevent glare upon the street or adjacent property. No source of
illumination as described i.n this section shall be directly visible from any public way or
' residential district.
Section 13. Obscene Matter Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to display
upon any sign or other advertising structure any obscene, indecent or iffinoral matter.
Section l~F. location of Signs. No signs or other advertising device of auy character
' as regulated by this ordinance shall be erected, posted, pasted, displayed or permitted upon or
about any part of property located in areas zoned as R-1 (Single Family Dwelling District), R-2
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(Multiple-Family Dwelling District), and R-3 (Apartment 17~relling District), as defined in Village
Ordinance x{20 as amended.
In areas zoned C1A (Limited Commercial District ), and Cl (Neighborhood Commercial District),
only on-site signs shall be permitted in accordance with the following formulas and restrictions:
For each ten (10) lineal feet of lot frontage on a public street, a maximum of one sign,
containing no more than ten (10) square feet oP surface area shall be permitted, however, along
the frontage lot line upon which the principal entrance of any business house or cou¢nercial
establishment faces, one sign not exceeding ten (10) square feet in surface area shall be allowed
For each five (5) lineal feet of frontage. Tne total surface area permitted may be used in a
lesser number of signs than the maximum permitted, but the maximum number shall not be exceeded
even though the total permissive surface area is not used.
Section 15. Signs Not Covered. Any sign or advertising structure not covered by the
provisions of this Ordinance will be erected only upon the approval oP the Building Official. Zhe
Building Official shall approve any such structure provided he finds that the proposed design is
satisfactory and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least
the equivalent of that prescribed in the Ordinance in quality, strength, ePPectiveness, fire-
resistance, durability and safety.
Section 16. E~cemptions. 4ize provisions and regulations of this ordinance shall not
apply to the following signs, provided, however, said signs shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 5:
(a) Signs not exceeding one (1) square foot i.n area and bearing only property numbers,
or names of occupants of premises.
(b) Real estate signs not exceedi~ five (5) square feet in area which advertise the
sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which said signs are located only, and signs used by
a builder or developer to advertise property during construction and sales period, provided, how-
ever, that any such builder's and developer's signs shall be subject to the approval of the
Building Official.
(c) Professional memo plates not exceeding one (1) square foot in area.
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(d) &tlletin boards not over eight (8) square feet in area for public, charitable or
religious institutions when the same are located on the premises of said institutions.
(e) Signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor when placed upon work under
construction, and. not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet in area.
(f) Occupational signs denoting only the name and profession of an occupant in a
commercial building, public institutional building or dwelling house, and not exceeding two (2)
square feet in area.
(g)' b?emorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into
any ma.sonzy surface or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials.
(h) Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, danger, and other such temporary,
emergency or non-advertising signs as may be approved by the Village Council.
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Section 17. Bond or Public I,i.ability Insurance l~quired. It shall be unlawful for any
person to engage in the business of sign or outdoor advertising, or in the bysiuess of erecting
or maintaining signs within the Village, unless and until such person shall have filed with the
Village Council a bond or certificate of public liability and property damage insurance policy
executed by a company authorized to do business in the State of Florida, in a swn of not less than
Ten Thousand Dollars for injury to one person, and Twenty Thousand lbllars for injury to more
' than one person, and FYve Thousand Dollars for damage to property, and so conditioned as to
indemnify, keep harmless sad save the Village and all persons from any damages, costs, liabilities
or expenses of any kind whatsoever which they or it might suffer by reason of the construction,
erection and maintenance of his signs, or the destruction thereof, total or partial, by any means
• whatsoever, including acts of God.
GROUND SIGNS
Section 18.
(a) Definition. Ground sign as regulated by this ordinance shall include any sign
supported by uprights or braces placed upon the ground, and not attached to any building.
{b) Construction.
(1) Materials Required. All ground signs for which a permit is required under this
ordinance, shall have a surface or facing of incombustible material; provided, however, that
' combustible structural trim may be used thereon.
(2) letters, etc., to be Secured. A1.7. letters, figures, characte_~s or representa-
tions in cut-out or irregular form, maintained in conjunction with, attached to, or
superimposed upon any sign shall be safely and securely built or attached to the sign
structure.
(c) Location.
{1) Heights Limitation. It shall be unlawful to erect any ground sign whose total
height is greater than twenty {20) feet above the level of the street upon which the sign
faces, or above the adjoining ground level, if such ground level is above the street level.
• (2) Space Between Signs and Ground and Other Signs and Structures. Ground signs
shall have an open space not less than two (2) feet between the base line of said sign
and the ground Level. This open space may be filled in with a platform or decorative
' lattice work which does not close off more than one-half of any square foot of such open
space. No ground sign shall be nearer than two {2) feet to any other sign, building or
ststtcture.
(3) Not to Mislead Snterfere With or Coxtfazse Traffic. All ground signs shall
conform to the provisions of Section 10.
(d) Erection.
'- - (1) facing, Anchorage and Supports. A11 ground signs shall be securely built,
constructed and erected upon posts and standards sunk at least three (3) feet below the
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Natural surface of the ground, and sha71 be supported and braced by timbers, or metal
rods in the rear thereof, extending from the top thereof to a point in the ground at
least a distance equal to one-half the height oP such sign, measured along the ground,
from the posts or standards upon which the same is erected.
(2) suoports, etc., to be Creosoted. All posts, anchors and bracing oP wood shall
be treated to protect them Pry moisture by creosoting or other approved methods when
' they rest upon or enter into the ground.
(3) Wind Pressure, and Dead Load Requirements. All ground signs shall cor~orm to
the requirements oP section 7.
{e) Premises to be Kept Free of Woods, etc. All ground signs and the premises svrroimd-
• ing the same shall be maintained by the owner thereof in a clean, sanitary, and inoffensive
condition, and Pree and clear of all obnoxious substances, rubbish and woods.
WALL s=cNs
Section 19.
(a) Definition. Wall sigc as regulated by this ordinance sha11 include all Plat signs
of solid 3'ace construction which are placed against a building or other structure and attached to
the exterior front, rear, or side wall oP any building, or other structure.
(b) Construction.
' (1) Materials Required. All wall signs Por which a permit is required under the
ordinance, shall have a surface oP facing of incombustible material; provided, however,
that combustible structural trim may be used thereon.
{c) Location.
(1) Limitation on Placement and Area. iVo wall sign shall cover wholly or partially
auy wall opening, nor project beyond the ends or top oP the wall to which it is attached,
and auy one wa11 sign shall not exceed an area of Pive hundred (500) square feet.
(2) Projection Above Sidewalk and Set-back Line. No wall sign sha11 be permitted
to extend morethan six (6) inches beyond the building line, and shall not be attached to
• a wall at a height oP less than {10) Peet above the sidewalk or grotusd.
(3) Obstructions to TJOOr, Windows or Fire Escapes. No wall sign sha11 be erected,
relocated or maintained. so as to prevent Pree ingress to or egress from any door, window
' or Pire escape.
(d) Erection.
(1) Suiroorte and Attachment. All wa11 signs shall be safely and secvre],y attached
to the building wall by means of metal anchors, bolts, or expansion screws of not less
than 3/$ inch in diameter embedded i.n said wall at least Pive (5) inches; provided, how-
ever, that such signs may rest in, or be bolted to strong, heavy metal brackets or
saddles set not over six feet apart, each of which shall be securely fined to the wa11 as
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hereinbe£ore provided. In no case sha.71 any wall sign be secured with wire, strips of
wood or nails.
' (2} Wind Pressure and Dead. Load Requirements. All wall signs shall conform to the
requirements of Section 7.
ROOF SIGNS
Section 20.
(a) 1?efir~.tion. Roof sign as regulated by this ordinance shall mean any sign erected,
constructed and maintained whol],y upon or over the roof of any building with the principal support
ar the roof structure.
(b ) Constructiar.
(1} Materials Required. Every roof sign, including the upright supports and braces
thereof, shall be constructed entirely of incombustible materials; provided, however, that
combustible structural trim may be used thereon.
(c) Location.
(1) Reit~ht and Area Limitations. No roof sign sha11 have a surface or facing
exceeding three hundred (300) square feet, nor have its highest point extended more than
twenty (20) Peet above the roof level.
(2} Set back frwn Roof Ekige. No roof sign. shall be erected or maintained with the
' face thereof nearer than five (5) feet to the outside wall toward which the sign faces.
(3) Prohibited Obstructions. No roof sign shall be placed on the roof of arty
building or structure in such mariner as to prevent free passage from one part o£ said
roof to any other part thereof or interfere with openings in said roaf and shall comply
with Section 9 hereof.
(d) Erection.
(1) Bracing, Anchorage and Supports. Every roof sign shall be thoroughly secured
to the building by iron or other metal anchors, bolts, supports, rods, or braces.
(2) Wind Pressure, and Dead Load. Requirements. All roof signs shall conform to
• the requirements of Section 7 of this ordinance.
PROJECTING SIGNS
Section 21.
' (a) Definitions.
(1) Pro3ecting sign as regulated by this ordinance shall include any sign which
is attached to a building or other structure and extended beyond the line of the said
building or structure or beyond the surface o£ that portion o£ the building or structure
' to which it is attached. All projecting signs shall be i]luninated signs, as defined by
this ordinance.
(2) Fbrizontal projecting sign means any sign which is greater in width than in height.
(3) Vertical pro3ecting sign means any sign which is greater in height than in width.
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(b) Construction.
(1) Every projecting sign, including the frames, braces and supports thereof, shall
' be designed by a structural eZSgi,neer or manufacturer, and shall be approved by the Build-
ing Official as in compliance with the Building Code of the Vi17.age of North Palm Beach
and by the Electrical Snspector as in compliance with the Electrical Code of the Village
of North Palm Beach, shall be constructed of incombustible materials, shall be illuminated
and shall be two faced.
(2) Lllumination. ~.e reflectors shall be provided with the proper glass lenses
concentrating the illumination upon the area of the sign and, preventing glare upon the
street or adjacent property; and no floodlight or spotlight nor reflectors of the goose,
neck type shall be permitted on projecting signs.
• (3) limitation of Glass. 4he lettering or advertising designs to be ill~inated
may be composed of glass or other transparent or semi-transparent incombustible material.
Any glass forming a part of any sign shall be safety glass or plate glass at least l~~F
inch thick and in case any single piece or pane of glass has an area exceeding three (3)
square feet, it shall be wired glass.
(~F) Movable Parts to be Secured. Any movable part of a projecting sign such. as the
cover of a service opening shall be securely fastened by chains or hinges.
(5) Area Limitations.. Except by special permission of the Village Council project-
, ing signs shall be limited in area as follows:
a. Horizontal projecting signs fifty (50) square feet each side.
b. Vertical projecting signs one hundred (100) square feet each. side.
(6) Ri~ickneas Tim;tation. ~e distance measured between the principal faces of any
projecting sign sha71 not exceed eighteen (18) inches.
{c ) Is~cation.
(1) Obstruction and. Traffic Hazards. Every projecting sign shall be erected in full
compliance with Sections 9 and 10 of this rrr/li naneg,
{d) Erection.
(1) Bracing, Anchorage and Supports. Projecting signs exceeding ten (10) square feet
in area or fifty (50) pounds in weight shall not be attached to nor supported by frame
buildings nor the wooden framework of a building. Said signs shall be attached to masonry
' walls with galvanized expansion bolts at least 3~8 inch in diameter, shall be fixed in the
wall by means of bolts extending through the wall, shall contain proper size metal sasher
or piste on the inside of the wall, and shall comply with Section 7 thereof.
(2) Anchorage with Wire, etc., Prohibited. No projecting sign shall be secured with
wire, strips of wood or nails, nor sha71 any projecting sign be hung or secured to any
' other sign.
(e) V-Shaped Signs Prohibited. V-Shaped signs, consisting of two single faced. signs
erected without a roof or ceiling, shall not be permitted.
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7'EM@ORARY SIGNS
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Section 22.
(a) Definitions. ihmporary signs as regulated by this ordinance shall include any
sign, banner, pennant, valance or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric,
cardboard, wall board or other light materials, with or without games, intended to be displayed
for a abort period of time only.
(b) Construction.
(1) Materials and Area Tim;tations. No temporary sign of combustible material
shall exceed four (4) feet in one of its dimensions or ane hundred (100) square feet
in area, and provided such signs in excess of sixty (60) square feet shall be made of
rigid materials, that is, of wa71 board or other light materials with frames.
(2) Weight Timitation. Every temporary sign weighing in excess of fifty (50)
pounds must be approved by the Building Official as conforming to the safety require-
meats of the Building Code of the Village of North Palm Beach.
(c) Duration of Permits. Permits for temporary signs shall autlxorize the erection of
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said signs and their maintenasice for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days.
(d) Advertising Permitted. 4he advertisement contained on any temporary sign sha]1
pertain only to the business, industry or pursuit conducted on or within the premises on which
such si.g~. is erected or maintained. 7izis provision shall not apply to signs of a civic, political
or religious nature.
AWNIPIGS AND CANOPIES
Section 23.
(a) Definitions.
(1) Ate. An awning as regulated by this ordinance sha71 include auy structure
made of cloth or metal with a metal frame attached to a commercial building, when the
same is so erected as to permit its being raised to a position flat against the building
when not in use.
• (2) Canopy. A canopy as regulated by this ordinance shall include any structure,
other than an awning, made of cloth or metal with me'~al frames attached to a commercial
building, and carried by a frame supported by the ground or sidewalk.
' (b} Construction.
(1) Materials, Awnings. Awnings may be constructed of cloth or metal, provided,
however, all frames and supports shall be of metal.
(2) Materials, Canopies. Canopies may be constructed of cloth or metal hood,
provided, however, all frames and supports shall be of metal.
' (c) Incation.
(1) Height Above Sidewalk, Awnings. A11 awnings shall be constructed and, erected so
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that the lowest portion thereof shall be not less than eight (8) Yeet above the
level o£ ax;y sidewalk or pubic thoroughYare.
' (2) Height .Above Sidewalk, Canopies. A11 canopies shall be constructed and
erected so that the loweat portion thereof shall be not less than nine (9) feet
above the level o£ any sidewalk or public thoroughfare.
(3) Width, Awnings and Canopies. No l;m;tation or width oY awnings, provided.,
however, Yu7.1 compliance with Section 7 is required. No canopy shall be permitted to
exceed eight (8) Yeet in width.
(d) Erection.
(1) .Awnings, Support. Every awning shall be securely attached to and supported
by the building. Posts or colwnns beyond the building line shall not be permitted for
awnings. No awning shall be attached to the wood iambs, frames, or-other wood members
o£ a building. (Frame building excepted).
(2) Canopies, Support. The framework o£ all canopies shall be approved by the
Building Official as in compliance with the Building Code o£ the Village of North Palm
Beach. All frames and supports shall be o£ metal and designed to withstand a wind
pressure as provided in Section 7 of this ordinance. Posts or columns beyond the building
set-back. line shall not be permitted.
(e) Advertis'~a. No advertising shall be placed on any awning or canopy, except that
the name o£ the owner and the business, industry, or pursuit conducted within the
premises may be painted or otherwise permanently placed in a space not exceeding eight
(8) inches on the front and side portions thereof.
(£) Permits and Snspection. Permits for awnings and canopies shall be required as pro-
vided in Section 3.
NONCONFORMIPtG SIGNS
Section 2~+. Nonconforming Signs. Every sign or other advertising structure in existence
on adoption of this ordinance which violates or does not conform to the provisions hereof, shall be
removed, or altered, or replaced so as to conform wick the provisions o£ this or~ir~nce within two
(2) years.
Section 25. Permit Fees. Permit fees for signs regulated by this ordinance shall be
as follows:
' (a} Where the valuation does not exceed $1.00.00 there shall be a x.00 fee.
(b} For a valuation over X1.00.00 up to and including ~j00.00 the fee shall be $3.00.
(c) For a valuation over $500.00 up to and including $1,000.00 the fee shall be y$j.00.
(d) For a valuation over ,000.00 the fee shall be $j.00 for the first one thousand
plus. X3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
Said fees shall be in addition to any license tax now or hereafter levied and assessed by
the Village o£ North Palm Beach. Ito Yee shall be Prorated to accommodate short term publicity features.
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Section 26. Nonconforming Existing Signs. Every sign or other advertising structure
lawfully in existence on the adoption of this ordinance shall not be altered or moved unless it
' be made to comply with the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 27. Revocation of Permits. Tae Building Official is hereby authorized and
empowered to revoke any permit issued by him upon failure of the holder thereof to comply with
any provision of this ordinance.
Section 28. Compliance with 7>Jning Ordinance. Despite anything contained in this
ordinance, '~,he location and existence of any sign shall comply with the provisions of Ordinance
#20 of said Village, as amended, the same being the comprehensive zoning ordinance for said_
Village, in all eases where the provisions of the zoning ordinance are more restrictive than
• the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 29. Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions _
of this ordinance shall be deaued guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof sha11 be
punished by fine not exceeding ~j00.00 or by imprisonment. Each day such violation is committed,
ar permitted to continue, shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such
hereunder.
Section 30. Separability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or vnconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion sha11 be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision -
' and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 31. Effective Date of Ordinance. Tats ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon its passage and approval as provided by ].aw.
PASSED AND ADOPTID on. first reading this 22nd day of April, 1958.
PASSID AND ADOPTED on second and final reading this 27th day of biayn , 1958
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Section 26. Nonconforming Existing Signs. Every sign or other advertising structure
lawfully in existence on the adoption of this ordinance shall not be altered or moved unless it
' be made to comply with the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 27. Revocation of Permits. Tae Building Official is hereby authorized and
empowered to revoke any permit issued by him upon failure of the holder thereof to comply with
any provision of this ordinance.
Section 28. Compliance with 7>Jning Ordinance. Despite anything contained in this
ordinance, '~,he location and existence of any sign shall comply with the provisions of Ordinance
#20 of said Village, as amended, the same being the comprehensive zoning ordinance for said_
Village, in all eases where the provisions of the zoning ordinance are more restrictive than
• the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 29. Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions _
of this ordinance shall be deaued guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof sha11 be
punished by fine not exceeding ~j00.00 or by imprisonment. Each day such violation is committed,
ar permitted to continue, shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such
hereunder.
Section 30. Separability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or vnconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion sha11 be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision -
' and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 31. Effective Date of Ordinance. Tats ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon its passage and approval as provided by ].aw.
PASSED AND ADOPTID on. first reading this 22nd day of April, 1958.
PASSID AND ADOPTED on second and final reading this 27th day of biayn , 1958
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