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Proposed Changes to Monument Sign Regulations

Original title: Monument Sign Workshop February 6, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This proposal directly affects property owners, businesses, and institutions by establishing new legal standards for s, potentially legalizing 16 existing signs while requiring the removal or redesign of others that do not meet the new criteria.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Key Biscayne property owners

Property owners are subject to new size, height, and setback regulations for monument signs and potential removal requirements for nonconforming signs.

Local businesses and institutions

These entities rely on monument signs for visibility and are subject to the proposed changes in signage regulations.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Village of Key Biscayne is considering new rules for s to replace a blanket prohibition that currently makes many existing signs illegal. The proposal would allow one monument sign per property in most districts, subject to specific size, height, and lighting requirements.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my existing monument sign be forced to be removed?

Not necessarily. The proposal aims to make 16 of the 22 existing signs compliant. However, signs that are significantly out of compliance regarding size, height, or , or those requiring major repairs, may need to be removed or redesigned.

Are there new rules for sign lighting?

Yes. The proposal adds a requirement to prohibit sign lighting that interferes with sea turtle nesting at oceanfront properties.

What is the next step for this proposal?

The Village Manager recommends that the Village Council schedule a public hearing to consider an ordinance to formally adopt these revised regulations.

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Discoveries

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Shift from Prohibition to Regulation

The Village is moving away from a blanket prohibition on monument signs, which created widespread nonconformity, toward a structured regulatory framework based on comparative analysis of nearby municipalities.

Village of Key Biscayne

Connected Entities

organizationVillage of Key Biscayne“Local government body”Map →

personMayra P. Lindsay“Mayor of Key Biscayne”Map →

personJohn C. Gilbert“Village Manager”Map →

Sources

Open source document

keybiscayne.granicus.com

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