HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 10 13 Informational 303 Neon Signage along SR 434
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COMMISSION AGEND,A
ITEM 303
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL X
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
October 13,2003
Meeting
MGR. ~ IDEPT /~
Authorization
REQUEST: The Community Development Department wishes to update the Commission
regarding existing neon signage along S.R. 434, including, but not limited to, the Kash N Karry
shopping center.
PURPOSE:
This item is a direct response to a Commission request related to the existing exposed neon
tubing at the Kash N Karry shopping Center. It is also provided to the Commission so that the
Commission can be informed of current practices as the Commission considers the Code
revisions proposed in Ordinance 2003-06.
CONSIDERATION:
In April 2003, the Community Development Department conducted a visual survey of existing
businesses along S.R. 434 for the purpose of relaying information to the Commission regarding
current use of exposed neon tubing, backlit awnings, and signage which gives the appearance
of motion. Given the Commission request, this agenda item focuses on exposed neon.
Exposed neon tubing is currently used along SR 434 only as window signage. No fayade or
street signs are incorporating neon. All but four (4) of the fifty-three (53) exposed neon tubing
window signs are under four (4) square feet. Those businesses utilizing the most neon signs
generally are restaurants, liquor stores, and food stores, particularly Boomerang's (12), Winter
Springs Food Mart (8), USA Discount Beverage (4), Napoli's (4) and Kash n Karry Liquor
Store (3). Otherwise businesses are utilizing only one or two neon window signs. Two
businesses have used neon tubing to edge their windows.
The City Attorney has been working on the proposed Ordinance No. 2003-06 for several
months.
RECOMMENDATIONS: None
COMMISSION ACTION: None Required