Res 63-85 RESOLUTION NO. 63-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMISSION TO
REVIEW 1TS SIGN CODE RELATIVE TO BILLBOARDS, IN PARTICULAR IN
REGARD TO REDUCTION OF VISUAL POLLUTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY IN A SPIRIT OF COOPERATION WITH MUNICIPALITIES
THAT HAVE MADE EFFORTS TO LIMIT THE USE OF SIGNAGE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, Florida, has adopted a Sign Ordinance which
permitted certain types of signs only; and billboards were prohibited, with an amortization time period
provided for the removal of existing billboards; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to the type of sign permitted, the heights, sizes of sign face, and
location of same are restricted; and,
WHEREAS, the policy of the City of Delray Beach Sign Ordinance, as well as with other
municipalities, is founded upon control of visual pollution and traffic safety, and permit reasonable use
of commercial and 'industrial land within the City; and,
WHEREAS, the County of Palm Beach has permitted the erection and use of billboards of
unusual size and location on lands contiguous or near to the boundary lines of the City which
constantly thwarts the policy and intent of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the County Commission of the County of Palm Beach is hereby requested
to review its Sign Code relative to authorizing the erection and use of billboards contiguous or near to
the boundaries of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, for the purpose of modifying its Code provisions
relative to the sizes and location of such signs and that further consideration be made relative to the
restrictions in the use of all signs in unincorporated areas to help eliminate visual pollution and
improve traffic safety.
Section 2. That this Resolution is adopted in the spirit of seeking the cooperation of the
County to reduce the immediate impact of the County Sign Code on the City of Delray Beach as well
as the impact thereof on the County of Palm Beach as a total entity.
Section 3. That the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach is hereby authorized and
directed to furnish a certified copy hereof to each member of the Palm Beach County Commission.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 23rd day of
July , 1985.
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