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SmessIMIUMISOMMOMMEMONNUM .,, I A Fr _ [ r Dianne Otto From: Dianne Otto Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 5:22 PM To: Diane Schleicher Subject: FW: Tybee Island Social Club Attachments: social letter 02.08.2012.pdf; social fence vs sign 03.05.2012.JPG Dear Diane, Attached is a scan of the letter that was mailed to Kurtis Schumm regarding signage and a bocce court at Tybee Island Social Club, 1311 Butler Avenue. We then met with Kurtis on February 17th. As follow up to that meeting, below is an update. It was agreed that within two weeks the second sign at the entrance would be converted to a fence. It was discussed that an option was to paint a mural over the sign. Attached is a photograph taken yesterday. Based on the Sign Regulations and the definition of "sign," I find that signage at the Social remains out of compliance. At the February 17'" meeting it was agreed that Kurtis would apply "fairly soon" for a variance for the deck /bocce court that was constructed without a permit. Kurtis has not yet contacted me to schedule a pre - submittal conference for a variance. Sincerely, Dianne K. Otto, CFM City of Tybee Island phone 912.786.4573 ext. 136 fax 912.786.9539 From: Dianne Otto Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 11:33 AM To: 'Bubba Hughes' Cc: Diane Schleicher Subject: Tybee Island Social Club Bubba - Attached is a scan of a letter that will be mailed today to Kurtis Schumm, Tybee Island Social Club. Dianne K. Otto, CFM City of Tybee Island phone 912.786.4573 ext. 136 fax 912.786.9539 From: oceprinter @oce.com [mailto:oceprinter @oce.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 12:11 PM To: Dianne Otto Subject: Scan from Economic Development 1 03.05 -2012 U- r-1 Q rn IT' ru a n O p- 1-1 r 0 N SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION • Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. • Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. COMPLISTE 'HIS SECTION ON DELIVERY 1. Article Addressed to: t Kv r4 4s CC. M,Jme's yL ea.. l s 1a."44 Sw o I Club 7'"4 beg. rs L o:rd, �A 31328 2. Article Number (Transfer from service label bbyy(Printed Name) 0 Agent 0 Addressee C. Date of Delivery 2-14 - (2— Is delivery address different from item 1? 0 Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: 0 No 3. Service Type Certified Mail 0 Express Mail 0 Registered ) Return Receipt for Merchandise 0 Insured Mail 0 C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery'? (Extra Fee) PS Form 3811, February 2004 7010 1870 0002 8519 3019 0 Yes Domestic Return Receipt 102595 -02 -M -1540 U.S. Postal Service,., CERTIFIED MAIL., RECEIPT (Domestic Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage Provided) For delivery information visit our website at www.usps.com, OF CIAL U Postage Certified Fee Return Receipt Fee (Endorsement Required) Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Required) Total Postage & Fees Sent To < Street, -,S S pt. 'eLd.i rA / ;f1P.U-_�Ik ��rr�C(uk No.; or PO Box No. ?,Q_b oX Chi City, State, Z(P +4 �w • 31328 PS Form 3800. August 2006 See Reverse for Instructions 02, 8/2012 �><:aittrr� Product Description TYBEE ISLAND MPO TYBEE ISLAND, Georgia 313289998 1254920745 -0098 (000)000 -0000 Sales Receipt Sale Unit Qty Price TYBEE ISLAND GA 31328 Zone -0 First -Class Letter 0.50 oz. Expected Delivery: Thu 02/09/12 Return Rcpt (Green Card) Certified Label #: Customer Postage Subtotal: Total: Paid by: Order stamps at 11:48:20 AM +OWN Final Price $0.45 $2.35 70101870000285193019'95 -$5.75 $0.00 usps.com /shop or call $0,00 MAYOR Jason Buelterman CITY COUNCIL Wanda Doyle, Mayor Pro Tem Barry Brown Bill Garbett Tom Groover Frank Schuman, Sr. Paul Wolff !N,tnx: CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND February 8, 2012 Mr. Kurtis Schumm Tybee Island Social Club P.O. Box 814 Tybee Island, GA 31328 RE: SIGNAGE AND BOCCE COURT Dear Mr. Schumm: CITY MANAGER Diane Schleicher CITY CLERK Janet LeViner CITY ATTORNEY Edward M. Hughes VIA CERTIFIED MAIL Please accept this letter as our request to attend a meeting with Dianne Otto, Zoning, and me. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss signage, as well as the bocce court at Tybee Social Club, 1311 Butler Avenue. I have scheduled the meeting Friday, February 17, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., City Hall, 403 Butler Avenue. If the above date and time do not meet with your schedule, please contact Sharon Shaver, 786 -4573, extension 137, to reschedule the meeting as soon as possible. cerely, Diane Schleicher City Manager cc: City Attorney P.O. Box 2749 — 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328 -2749 (866) 786 -4573 — FAX (866) 786 -5737 www.cityoftybee.org SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY • Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. • Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: K�r-1-;$ Cc -"' ".y. 1/41 to islae•ti Se,: al Club �.o. BoTQa � Ty bea. 3132$ A. Signature X ❑ Agent ❑ Addressee C. Date of Delivery B. Received by (Printed Name) D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No 3. Service Type Certified Mail �f❑Express Mail )a ❑ Registered AT Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number (Transfer from service label 7010 1870 0002 8519 3019 PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 1870 0002 8519 1870 0002 102595 -02 -M -1540 U.S. Postal Services., CERTIFIED MAIL,, RECEIPT (Domestic Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage Provided) For delivery information visit our website at www.usps.com,, Postage Certified Fee Return Receipt Fee (Endorsement Required) Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Required) Total Postage & Fees Postmark Here Sent To 1 Kul r -- _��S.�G.?Sli�� S .reIC(Jb_. Street, Apt. No.; orPOBoxNo. P D.1) OX (Rig, City, State, ZIP +4 Y s� 1 31328 PS Form 3800 August 2006 See Reverse for Instructions ARTICLE 3. - GENERAL PROVISIONS Page 1 of Sec. 3 -160. - Protective screening of adjacent property where commercial use and residential use abut. No buffer is required for a commercial use adjacent to a commercial use. In cases where a commercial and residential use abut or will abut and where: (A) New construction is proposed; or (B) Existing improvements are to be expanded by enlarging the footprint of existing occupied or usable improved space by 25 percent or more; or (C) A change in the kind, character or degree of use of improved property is proposed, and there is no existing buffer in place on the property that is to be improved or any existing buffer on such property would not meet the requirements below, the owner or applicant shall be required to seek special review unless a buffer satisfying the following requirements is met: (1) Basic requirements. a. An arboreal landscaped buffer not less than five feet wide with a well maintained masonry wall or privacy fence no less than eight feet in height above grade shall be provided and properly maintained along its entire length by the users of the property to be built upon or expanded. Such buffer shall be planted with deciduous trees, evergreens, flowering trees, ornamental trees, or any combination of the same not set further than ten feet apart at any given point along the buffer. The buffer shall be measured from the property line of the property to be improved. In no instance will a street, sidewalk or other like improvement be permissible as a buffer. In no instance will a dumpster or mechanical unit be permitted in a buffer. b. The area beneath and between the planted trees shall be kept free of foreign debris and unmanaged undergrowth. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition, neat and orderly in appearance. c. All planting plans shall be first submitted to the city zoning department during the review process for approval of the planting materials and arrangement thereof in accordance with the provisions of this Land Development Code. (2) Special review. In the case of any plans or proposed plans which do not meet the requirements of subsection section (1) hereof, special review shall be required for consideration thereof and in connection therewith, the mayor and council may impose conditions or restrictions designed to protect the properties including adding or reducing buffer requirements, restricting or expanding uses within the buffer area, additional or reduced fencing, vegetation and /or any other restrictions or conditions reasonably designed to protect the abutting property as well as the property sought to be improved. (Ord. No. 1999 -24, 8 -12 -1999; Ord. No. 2000 -09, 2 -11 -2000; Ord. Correction to dates, amended 4 -14 -2005; Ord. No. 2000 -09, amended 5 -24 -2000; Ord. No. 1999 -24, amended 10 -7- 1999; Ord. No. 15 -2011, 9 -22 -2011) http: / /library.municode.com/HTML /14104 /level3 /PTIICOOR APXALADECO ART3GEPR.html 2/17/201 Section 3 -160 PROTECTIVE SCREENING OF ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY In order to provide adequate protective screening for residential districts near or abutting non - residential areas, the following regulations shall apply to all new commercial development: (A) Where a commercial district abuts directly upon a residentially zoned district, arboreal landscaped greenbelt not less than twenty (20) feet wide shall be provided and properly maintained along its entire length by the users of the commercial property. Such greenbelt shall be planted with deciduous trees, evergreens, flowering trees, ornamental trees, or any combination of the same not set further than ten (10) feet apart at any given point along the greenbelt. (B) The area beneath and between the planted trees shall be well -kept lawn free of foreign debris and un- managed undergrowth. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition, neat and orderly in appearance. (C) All planting plans shall be first submitted to the Planning Commission during the commercial site plan review process for approval of the planting materials and arrangement thereof in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. (D) Where there is not adequate space to provide such a tree lined buffer a ten (10) foot wide arboreal greenbelt shall be provided with a well maintained ornamental masonry wall or privacy fence no less than six feet in height above grade set back ten feet from the property line. (ORD. 1999 -24; 8/12/99)(ORD. 2000 -09; 2/11/00) (Ord. Correction to dates, Amended, 04/14/2005; Ord. 2000 -09, Amended, 05/24/2000; 1999 =24, Amended, 10/07/1999) Page 1 of 1 ARTICLE 3. - GENERAL PROVISIONS Page 1 of Sec. 3 -160. - Protective screening of adjacent property where commercial use and residential use abut. No buffer is required for a commercial use adjacent to a commercial use. In cases where a commercial and residential use abut or will abut and where: (A) New construction is proposed; or (B) Existing improvements are to be expanded by enlarging the footprint of existing occupied or usable improved space by 25 percent or more; or (C) A change in the kind, character or degree of use of improved property is proposed, and there is no existing buffer in place on the property that is to be improved or any existing buffer on such property would not meet the requirements below, the owner or applicant shall be required to seek special review unless a buffer satisfying the following requirements is met: (1) Basic requirements. a. An arboreal landscaped buffer not less than five feet wide with a well maintained masonry wall or privacy fence no less than eight feet in height above grade shall be provided and properly maintained along its entire length by the users of the property to be built upon or expanded. Such buffer shall be planted with deciduous trees, evergreens, flowering trees, ornamental trees, or any combination of the same not set further than ten feet apart at any given point along the buffer. The buffer shall be measured from the property line of the property to be improved. In no instance will a street, sidewalk or other like improvement be permissible as a buffer. In no instance will a dumpster or mechanical unit be permitted in a buffer. b. The area beneath and between the planted trees shall be kept free of foreign debris and unmanaged undergrowth. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition, neat and orderly in appearance. c. All planting plans shall be first submitted to the city zoning department during the review process for approval of the planting materials and arrangement thereof in accordance with the provisions of this Land Development Code. (2) Special review. In the case of any plans or proposed plans which do not meet the requirements of subsection section (1) hereof, special review shall be required for consideration thereof and in connection therewith, the mayor and council may impose conditions or restrictions designed to protect the properties including adding or reducing buffer requirements, restricting or expanding uses within the buffer area, additional or reduced fencing, vegetation and /or any other restrictions or conditions reasonably designed to protect the abutting property as well as the property sought to be improved. (Ord. No. 1999 -24, 8 -12 -1999; Ord. No, 2000 -09, 2 -11 -2000; Ord. Correction to dates, amended 4 -14 -2005; Ord. No, 2000 -09, amended 5 -24 -2000; Ord. No. 1999 -24, amended 10 -7- 1999; Ord. No. 15 -2011, 9 -22 -2011) ry.municode.com/HTML/ 14104/ level3/ PTIICOOR _APXALADECO_ART3GEPR.html 2/17/2 Section 3 -160 PROTECTIVE SCREENING OF ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY In order to provide adequate protective screening for residential districts near or abutting non - residential areas, the following regulations shall apply to all new commercial development: (A) Where a commercial district abuts directly upon a residentially zoned district, arboreal landscaped greenbelt not less than twenty (20) feet wide shall be provided and properly maintained along its entire length by the users of the commercial property. Such greenbelt shall be planted with deciduous trees, evergreens, flowering trees, ornamental trees, or any combination of the same not set further than ten (10) feet apart at any given point along the greenbelt. (B) The area beneath and between the planted trees shall be well -kept lawn free of foreign debris and un- managed undergrowth. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition, neat and orderly in appearance. (C) All planting plans shall be first submitted to the Planning Commission during the commercial site plan review process for approval of the planting materials and arrangement thereof in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. (D) Where there is not adequate space to provide such a tree lined buffer a ten (10) foot wide arboreal greenbelt shall be provided with a well maintained ornamental masonry wall or privacy fence no less than six feet in height above grade set back ten feet from the property line. (ORD. 1999 -24; 8/12/99)(ORD. 2000 -09; 2/11/00) (Ord. Correction to dates, Amended, 04/14/2005; Ord. 2000 -09, Amended, 05/24/2000; 1999 =24, Amended, 10/07/1999) Page 1 of 1 ARTICLE 6. SIGN REGULATIONS* Page 1 of 1 ARTICLE 6. SIGN REGULATIONS* huV111Y1 *Note: Ord. No. 06 -2010, adopted May 13, 2010, repealed former Art. 6, §§ 6- 009 - -6 -120, in its entirety which pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 1995 -17, 12 -7 -1995; Ord. No. 1996 -15, 8 -8 -1996; Ord. No. 1996 -29, 11- 14 -96; Ord. No. 2005 -15A, § 1, 5 -26 -2005; Ord. No. 2005 -15B, §§ 1 - -15, 5 -26 -2005; Ord. of 9 -28- 2006(2); Sec. 6 -009. Editor's note to article 6. No sign structure shall be placed or maintained within the city except in conformity with this sign ordinance Violations of this article may be punished in the same manner as other violations of the Land Development Code. The city reserves the right to take legal action to remove signs erected in violation of this article, or to otherwise enforce the provisions of this article. If any provisions or requirements of this ordinance are found to be in conflict with any other provision requirement of this ordinance or any other applicable governmental law, ordinance, resolution, rule, or other governmental regulation of any kind, the more restrictive rule or standard shall take precedence. In adopting these sign regulations, it is the intent and purpose of the mayor and city council of the City of TybeE Island not to impose an outright ban on signs, but instead to: (A) Balance the right of the individuals to convey their messages through signs and the right of the public to be protected against the unrestricted proliferation of signs; and (B) Further the objectives of the City's Master Plan; and (C) Protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and (D) Reduce traffic and pedestrian hazards; and (E) Maintain the historical and cultural heritage and the image of the city; and (F) Protect property values by minimizing the possible adverse effects and visual blight caused b) signs; and (G) Avoid the harmful aspects of the unrestricted proliferation of signs; and (H) Promote economic development and tourism; and (I) Ensure the fair and consistent enforcement of sign regulations. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) Sec. 6 -010. State code adopted. (A) All signs that are visible from a state highway that is part of the interstate and primary highway systen must also conform with Georgia Outdoor Advertising Law (O.C.G.A. § 32 -6 -70 et seq.) and the rules anc regulations of the state department of transportation. Where incidents of conflict between the state code anc this Land Development Code exist the more stringent regulation shall apply. (B) Notwithstanding any other restrictions in this article, any sign, device, or display allowed under this articlE may contain any commercial or non - commercial message, or any political or non - political message; excep http: / /library l .municode.com /default- test /DocView/ 14104/1 / 110/ 116 9/22/20 ARTICLE 6. SIGN REGULATIONS* Page 2 of 1 where such a message depicts obscenity, as defined by O.C.G.A. § 16- 12 -80, nor can they depict sexual conduct or activity or sexually explicit nudity, as defined in O.C.G.A. § 36 -60 -3, nor advertise any activity illegal under the laws of Georgia or the United States. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) Sec. 6 -020. Permit required. Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any person or firm to, or cause to erect, enlarge, move, convert, or replace any sign in the city without first obtaining a sign permit from the designated city department. This section shall not require a sign permit for the repair or maintenance of a conforming sign for which a permit has already been issued, so long as the sign is not modified in any way different from its original condition, including changes to the permanent copy of the sign. A permit shall be required for any new business making any changes on an existing sign. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) Sec. 6 -030. Traffic safety. No sign as regulated by this article shall be erected or continued to be displayed at the intersection of any street or any public right -of -way in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location, by reason of the position, shape, color it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device; or which makes use of the words, "stop," "look," "drive -in," "danger," or any other word, phrase symbol or character in such manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) Sec. 6 -040. Exemptions; signs not requiring a permit. Except as otherwise provided, the following on- premise signs may be erected without securing a permit provided that each is in accordance with the prescribed conditions and all other applicable codes and regulations. (A) One building identification marker for each business or residence not to exceed four square feet tc include information such as name, address, suite, unit number, or occupant. (B) Legal notices and official instruments. (C) Flags, cumulatively subject to the following provisions: (1) Limited to singular official flags of each of the following: the United States or other recognized sovereign nation, Georgia, Chatham County, City of Tybee Island, flags which depic affiliation or membership in an off -site non - profit organization (such as FDIC) and do not convey a commercial message, or any other sanctioned and approved flag by the city. (2) Flag poles shall not exceed 35 feet in height (total length) and flags must be flown it accordance with standard protocol. (3) Government -owned parcels are exempt from total flag area limitations. (4) In residential districts, flags which do not convey a commercial message and are attache( to a habitable building. http: / /library 1.municode.com /default - test /DocView/ 14104/1 / 110/ 116 9/22/20] ARTICLE 6. SIGN REGULATIONS* Page 3 of 1 (D) Decorative flags, banners, and bunting for city -wide celebrations, conventions, public service announcements or events, yard of the month, and commemorations when specifically authorized by the community development director for a prescribed period of time not to exceed 30 days. (E) Holiday lights and decorations. (F) One "building marker" per building. (G) Non - advertising directional signs or symbols (e.g., entrance, exit, caution, slow, or no trespassing) located on and pertaining to a parcel of private property not to exceed two square feet in area. (H) One non - illuminated real estate sign per street frontage, each containing a maximum of two sign faces back to back, and provided as follows: (1) Maximum sign area (per face) shall be limited to six square feet in all residential districts, and 32 square feet in all non - residential districts. For areas containing two) or more residential lots that are contiguous a total of six square feet per lot shall be allowed to be combined on to one sign not to 50 square feet. (2) Multiple listing strips, sale pending, and sold signs may be allowed when attached to a real estate sign and are subject to the same maximum area requirements. (3) One on- premises open house or open for inspection sign, not exceeding two square feet in area may be allowed in addition to the above area requirements. Similar off - premises signs for directional purposes may be allowed at street intersections on other private properties with the consent of the property owner. The sign shall be located at a minimum of five (5) feet off of the unimproved portion of the public right of way and shall not be attached or placed on any sign, utility pole, bench, rock, or any form of vegetation. They must be removed when the premises are no longer open for inspection. (4) All real estate signs shall be removed when ownership or occupancy has changed and the property is no longer for sale, rent, or lease. (I) Signs for temporary yard sales, garage sales, permitted private parking lots, and the like, located ir residential districts and subject to the following provisions. (1) On- premises signs shall be limited to one per parcel and a maximum area of four square feet. (2) Similar off - premises signs for directional purposes, not exceeding two (2) square feet ir area, may be allowed at street intersections on other private properties with the consent of the property owner. The sign shall be located at a minimum of five (5) feet off of the unimprovec portion of the public right of way and shall not be attached or placed on any sign, utility pole bench, rock, or any form of vegetation. (J) One single -sided construction sign per street frontage located on property where building is actually in progress under a current building permit. This shall be a freestanding sign not to exceed ter (10) feet in height, 12 square feet in a residential district, 32 square feet in a commercial district, anc shall be set back from the property lines at least five feet. Such sign shall be removed before certificate of occupancy is issued for the building or structure. (K) Political signs as follows: (1) The sign shall be located at a minimum of five feet off of the unimproved portion of the public right -of -way and shall not be attached or placed on any sign, utility pole, bench, rock, of any form of vegetation. (2) Except for signs otherwise used for off - premises advertising, signs shall not exceed si) square feet in residential districts and 16 square feet in all non - residential districts. (3) The city marshal or designated representative shall, without notice, immediately remove of cause to be removed any and all political signs in violation of this section. The removal will be a the expense of the candidate and the owner of the property on which the sign was located. http: / /library l .municode.com /default- test /DocV iew /14104/ 1 / 110/ 116 9/22/20 ] ARTICLE 6. SIGN REGULATIONS* Page 4 of 1 (4) All political signs must also meet corresponding sign type regulations for the zoning district in which the sign is located. Freestanding political signs are not subject to any maximums that exist for on- premise signage. (L) Signs incorporated on machinery and equipment at the manufacturer's or distributor's level, and which only identify or advertise. (M) Historic signs (N) Municipal and other government agency signs. (0) Signs painted or otherwise attached to motor vehicles which are not conspicuously parked in proximity to a right -of -way and obviously not parked in such a way as to advertise any business or service to motorists or pedestrians. This may include signs for realtors, delivery trucks, lawn, service, etc. (P) Window signs whereas only 50% or less of the window space is used for signage. (Q) Canopy /Awning signs are exempted as such signs must be a part of the canopy /awning itself and cannot be attached or affixed to the materials of the structure. (R) Sandwich board signs, otherwise known as "A -frame signs," are exempted only where they are located in connection with a business location and do not encroach on to city rights -of -way unless where specifically allowed. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) Sec. 6 -050. Obsolete /abandoned signs. In the event a business does not renew its business license, the sign owner shall immediately remove any sign, identification or advertising of said business, or any product sold thereby; provided, however this requirement shall not apply where under the provisions of this article, an existing conforming sign may be altered to advertise s new business or product sold thereby, and there is evidence that a new business will be in operation on the premises within six months. For instance, the sign frame may be kept in good condition if the sign face is replaced with blank white area to show that there is no business operating at that location. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) Sec. 6 -060. Unsafe signs. Any blighted /hazardous sign (s) and /or sign structure (s) shall be removed by the property owner or sign owner no later than 30 days after written notification from the city. This applies to those single use buildings where the entirE use of the building is also abandoned or vacant. This does not apply to a parcel in a joined shopping center, wherE other uses are still maintained, unless the sign is deemed to be a safety hazard and that the sign will be subject to the removal requirements. If the property owner or sign owner fails to comply within 30 days after written notification, the city may cause the removal of the sign at the property or sign owner's expense. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) Sec. 6 -070. Prohibited signs. The following signs and advertising devices are prohibited within the city limits: http: / /library l .municode.com /default- test /DocView/ 14104/1 / 110/ 116 9/22/20] ARTICLE 6. SIGN REGULATIONS* Page 5 of 1 (A) Signs displaying any words, characters, or illustrations of an obscene, indecent, or immoral nature as defined by the City Code of the City of Tybee Island. (B) Signs which advertise or encourage an illegal activity as defined by local, state, or federal laws. (C) Animated signs; including those that flash, blink, change image, or show any form of movement, excluding historic signs and those officially designated for public service. (D) Signs that resemble any official traffic control device or emergency vehicle markings. (E) Signs which make use of the words "stop," "look," "danger," or any other word, phrase, symbol, or character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse vehicular traffic. (F) Unshielded illuminated devices that produce glare or create a hazard or nuisance to motorists or occupants of adjacent properties. (G) Signs or advertising devices attached to any vehicle or trailer parked so as to be visible from a public right -of -way for the purpose of providing advertisements of products, services, or events or directing people to a business or activity, except for a common carrier or other vehicle which is used for daily transportation of merchandise with a valid license plate. Any allowable vehicle or common carrier having a sign attached thereto as a part of the operational structure, such as a company logo or branding image, of the vehicle is to be parked in a legal parking space belonging to the business or on the property to which the sign makes reference. No signs on trailers or other non - motorized vehicles will be allowed under this subsection other than those vehicles used specifically for a service business (landscaping, construction, delivery, etc.), which does not include an advertising business. (H) Snipe signs, which are off - premises signs that are tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued, or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes, fences, or to other objects. (I) Temporary signs, excluding real estate, political campaign signs, and signs allowed under subsection 6- 040(D). (J) Roof signs or any non - freestanding sign which extends above the roof line of a building. (K) Signs which emit visible smoke, vapor, particles, or odor. (L) Signs with lighting or control mechanisms which cause radio, television, or other communications interference. (M) Motion picture mechanisms used in such a manner as to permit or allow images to be visible frorr a public right -of -way or sidewalk. (N) Signs located on benches or other forms of street furniture. (0) Handbills. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) Sec. 6 -080. Design standards. (A) Illumination. If a sign is to be illuminated, it should be done so as to prevent harmful lighting to motorists residents, and wildlife and be downlit wherever possible. All electrically wired signs shall require an inspectior upon installation and will be monitored periodically by the city and are subject to the requirements of the adopted building codes of the city. (B) Wind pressure. Signs shall be compliant with the International Building Code. (C) Area and height size computations. The following principles shall control the computation of sign areE and sign height for sign restrictions in all zoning districts. (1) Computation of area of individual signs. The area of a sign face, of which normal length time width (I x h) will be used for calculating the total area of the sign will be calculated to determine tota http: / /library1.municode.com /default- test /DocView /14104/1 /110/ 116 9/22/20] ARTICLE 6. SIGN REGULATIONS* Page 6 of 1 sign area. This does not include any supporting framework, bracing, or decorative fence or wall when such fence or wall otherwise meets these or other ordinances or regulations and is clearly incidental to the display itself. (2) Computation of area of multi -faced signs. The sign area for a sign with more than one face shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign faces visible from any one point. When two identical sign faces are placed back to back, so that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same time, and when such sign faces are part of the same sign structure and are not more than 42 inches apart, the sign area shall be computed by the measurement of one of the faces. (3) Computation of height. The height of the sign shall be computed as the distance from the base of the sign at average adjacent grade to the top of the highest attached component of the sign. Normal grade shall be construed to be the lower of: (1) existing grade prior to construction, or (2) the newly established grade after construction, exclusive on any filling, berming, mounding, or excavating solely for the purpose of locating the sign. In cases in which the normal grade cannot reasonably be determined, sign height shall be computed on the assumption that the elevation of the nearest point of the crown of a public street or the grade of the land at the principal entrance to the principal structure or the zone lot, whichever is lower. (D) Residential signs. For all residential uses, only the following signs are hereby allowed. (1) All signs exempted from this article as described in section 6 -040. (2) Permanent subdivision signs at residential subdivision entrances: a. Shall not exceed 24 square feet in area. b. Shall not exceed one sign per roadway entrance to the subdivision. c. Shall be limited to the name of the subdivision address and developer name or logo. d. May be externally illuminated with a maximum of one (1) light. e. Must be shown on preliminary plat during subdivision review. (E) Commercial signs. For all commercial uses, only the following signs are hereby permitted. (1) Wall signs. a. Number. There shall be not more than one wall sign for each principal building except where the building abuts two or more streets, one wall sign oriented to each abutting street shal be permitted. b. Area. The gross surface of a wall sign shall not exceed ten percent of the area of the building wall, including doors and windows, to which the sign is to be affixed or 200 square feet whichever is smaller. c. Height. A wall sign shall not project higher than the wall to which the sign is to be affixed of 20 feet, as measured from the base of the building wall to which the sign is to be affixed whichever is lower. d. Special conditions. Where a principal building is devoted to two or more permitted uses, the operator of each such use may install a wall sign upon his /her proportionate share of the building wall to which the sign is to be affixed. The maximum gross surface area of each suct wall sign shall be determined by calculating the proportionate share of the area of the buildinc wall, including doors and windows, to which the sign is to be affixed and applying such proportion to the total permitted wall sign aggregate gross surface area for the building. (2) Freestanding signs. a. Number. There shall not be more than one freestanding sign for each principal building. b. More than one principal use. In the event that there is more than one principal use, the sun' total for each sign shall not exceed the maximum size allowed per building. TABLE INSET: http: / /library l .municode.com /default- test /DocView/ 14104/ 1 / 110/ 116 9/22/201 ARTICLE 6. SIGN REGULATIONS* Class Street Speed Limit (mph) Maximum Frotage (feet) Maximum Size Area (square feet) Maximum Height (feet) I 0 - -20 50 10 12 II 20 - -35 80 - -150 20 12 III 20 - -35 150+ 50 20 IV 36 - -54 150 60 25 V 55 150 60 25 (3) Page 7 of 1 Projecting signs. a. Number. For all principal uses occupying 125 or less linear feet of street frontage, "projecting" signs shall be permitted one square foot of display area per sign face per linear fool of frontage occupied by each principal use; up to a maximum sign area of 45 square feet per sign face for each projecting principal use sign allowed. For all principal uses with building frontage exceeding 125 linear feet, one additional foot of sign area shall be allowed for each additional foot of building frontage occupied over 125 feet; provided, such sign shall not exceed 100 square feet in area. b. Projection. The outer edge of a projecting sign shall not extend more than six feet from the building to which it is attached. c. Height. The height of a projecting sign shall not be higher than wall of the building to which i1 is attached, and the lowest point of the projecting sign shall not be less than ten feet above the established grade. (4) Roof mounted sign. Roof mounted signs shall not extend above the peak of the roof or four fee. above a flat roof. (5) Service island identification signs. Service island identification signs indicating the type of servicE offered, the price of gasoline, and other relevant information or direction to persons using the facility bu containing no advertising material of any kind shall be subject to the following: a. Type. Service island identification signs may be either wall or freestanding signs. b. Number. There shall not be more than one service island identification sign for each servicE or pump island located on the premises. c. Area. The sign area of a service island identification sign shall not exceed 12 square feet. d. Height. A service island identification sign shall not project higher than 15 feet. (6) Directory sign. A directory sign may be used for places with more than one business. a. Number. One sign shall be permitted for shopping center or office complex. No othe freestanding sign shall be permitted. b. Size. The sign shall be permitted one -half square foot of sign area for each foot of lo frontage provided such sign shall not exceed 150 square feet or 12 square feet per use whichever is greater. (F) Signs on vacant property in commercial zoning districts. Lots in commercial zoning districts with nc primary structure may have only one sign that complies with the following: (1) The sign shall not exceed an area of 100 square feet. (2) The sign shall not be located as to obstruct the visual display of any existing principal use sign. (3) The sign shall setback from the street right -of -way line a distance of at least 15 feet. (4) The sign shall not exceed 25 feet in height. http: / /library l .municode.com /default - test /DocView/ 14104/ 1 / 110/ 116 9/22/20 ARTICLE 6. SIGN REGULATIONS* Page 8 of 1 (5) The sign must comply with the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act of 1970, O.C.G.A. § 12- 5- 288(b) (4) which restricts the construction of structures in the marsh and the obstruction of the marsh view by signage. (6) The sign with a back exposed to view in whole or in part shall have the back of such sign covered, screened, or painted to blend in with the surrounding area. (7) There shall be a site plan submittal required for this type of sign and a permit obtained prior to installation. (G) Signs in neighborhood marina districts (NM). Only one principal use sign shall be visible from the adjacent public street. That sign shall not exceed a maximum size of 32 square feet in area nor eight feet in any outer dimension. Any sign if illuminated shall be externally lit, non - flashing, and containing no neon illumination. The maximum height of the sign shall not exceed 15 feet above the average ground elevation of the base of the sign or from the structure foundation to which it is attached. No sign shall be located closer than five feet to the property line or street right -of -way. (H) Signs in parks - conservation districts. There is no limit to the number or design of signs in this district. However, before a permanent sign is placed on a lot or parcel in this district, the applicant shall appear before mayor and council at a regularly scheduled meeting. The City shall identify an area located near the intersection of Highway 80 and Old Highway 80 and between the Library and Fifth Street in Memorial Park along Butler Avenue where banners advertising special events may be located upon application to the zoning administrator. These banners shall not exceed 32 square feet and cannot be erected earlier than 15 days before an event and must be removed within two days of completion of the event. Permits will be issued on a first come, first served basis. (I) Signs in environmental - conservation districts (EC). All signs in any size, shape or form are strictly prohibited in the environmental - conservation districts. (J) Banners. (1) A banner may be allowed on a temporary basis for a maximum of 90 days per calendar year upor obtaining a special banner permit. A permit shall be for a 30 -day period. An applicant, at the time o1 making an application, shall select one of the following options per calendar year: a. Banner displayed 30 days; banner removed 60 days. b. Banner displayed 30 days; banner removed 30 days. c. Banner displayed concurrently, without removal, not exceeding 90 consecutive days. (2) A special banner permit of $15.00 must be obtained from the designated city department each 30. day period with no more than three permits allowed per location during any calendar year. All banner; under any of the above stated options must comply with the following limitations: (1) Each business location shall be limited to three (3) permits per calendar year and banner display shall not exceed the total of 90 days in one calendar year. (2) Banners must be physically attached to a building or some other permanent structure which requires a building permit for construction excluding a freestanding sign. (3) With a special banner permit, banners will be allowed over and above the wall signage maximurr of the business; banner area shall not cumulatively exceed 32 square feet. (4) Said banner shall be professionally printed. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) Sec. 6 -090. Nonconforming signs. httn://librarvl.municode.com/default-test/DocView/14104/1/ 1 10/ 116 9/22/20 ARTICLE 6. SIGN REGULATIONS* Page 9 of 1 (A) General. Any sign which by its height, area, and location does not conform to the requirements of this article shall be termed nonconforming. (B) Alterations to nonconforming signs. No nonconforming sign shall be structurally altered or moved, unless brought into conformity with the requirements of this article, except that such signs may have normal maintenance including repainting or changes in copy. (C) Continuation and removal. All nonconforming signs that were properly permitted and existing before the effective date of the ordinance from which this section is derived may continue in use in accordance with the other provisions of this article. (D) Damage. Any legal non - conforming sign may be repaired or restored to its original condition subject tc the conditions that repairs do not exceed 50 percent of its total value and that repairs do not alter the original permanent copy. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) Sec. 6 -100. Relief from sign design requirements. A sign may be granted relief from the strict application of the design standards for height and area by adherinc to the following requirements: (A) Sign height. The maximum sign height may be increased by one foot for every two feet that the entire sign is placed back from all property lines including side and rear lines, not to exceed a maximurr of 25' in height, not including flagpoles which are subject to the standards of subsection 6- 040(D) anc are allowed to a maximum height of 35 feet. (B) Sign area. The maximum sign area may be increased by two square feet for every one foot tha the entire sign is placed back from all property lines including side and rear lines. This does not apply tc wall or roof mounted signs, not to exceed a maximum of 100 square feet. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) Sec. 6 -110. Other permissible signs. Notwithstanding any other provision herein to the contrary, any sign or signs which meet requirements as tc design standards, size, illumination, and location for the premises where a sign is sought to be permitted, shall bE allowable for the purpose of displaying a message. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) Sec. 6 -115. Maritime district. The following signs are not allowed in the maritime district under the provisions of this article: (1) Flashing and /or animated signs; (2) Signs erected on or located on any street, or public right -of -way, curb, curb stone, hydrant lamppost, trees, barricade, temporary walk, utility pole, or public fence; (3) Signs with revolving or rotating beams of light; and (4) Handbills. httn://librarvl.municode.com/default-test/DocView/14104/1/110/116 9/22/20 ARTICLE 6. SIGN REGULATIONS* Page 10 of 1 Commercial signs: see sign regulations for wall signs, freestanding signs, projecting signs, roof mounted signs, directory signs and temporary signs. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) Sec. 6-120. Enforcement. Violations of this sign ordinance shall be treated as a direct violation of the City of Tybee Island Land Development Code. Any sign found to be violation of this articled shall be subject to the applicable enforceable actions of Section 5 -160, Enforcement of this Land Development Code by the city marshal and in conjunction with the zoning administrator. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) Sec. 6 -130. Severability and conflict. If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this article shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect any other section, subsection, clause, provision or portion of this article which is not invalid or unconstitutional. Where the provisions of this article are in conflict with other ordinances, the most restrictive provision shall be enforced. The enactment of this severability and conflict clause in this article shall not be construed as expressing an intent that the severability and conflict clause contained in the overall land use plan, section 1 -050, should not be applicable to this and all other articles. The purpose of the inclusion of this particular severability clause is to emphasize the intention of the mayor and council that in the event any particular provision of this article is held to be invalid, then all other provisions of this article to the fullest extenl possible, remain valid and enforceable. (Ord. No. 06 -2010, 5 -13 -2010) kffry / /lihrarc,l mnnirnila rnm/ilafa1114_4aof /T1nnViaiv /1 Al (1d /1 /11 (l/l 1 F. 0/77/7(11 DATE ISSUED: 10 -17 -2011 WORK DESCRIPTION WORK LOCATION OWNER NAME ADDRESS CITY, ST, ZIP PHONE NUMBER CONTRACTOR NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP FLOOD ZONE BUILDING VALUATION SQUARE FOOTAGE OCCUPANCY TYPE TOTAL FEES CHARGED PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION # PROJECT VALUATION CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND BUILDING PERMIT 8' FENCE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE 1311 BUTLER AVE TYBEE ISLAND SOCIAL CLUB PO BOX 814 TYBEE ISLAND GA 31328 912 - 472 -4044 TYBEE ISLAND SOCIAL CLUB PO BOX 814 TYBEE ISLAND GA 31328 P $ 0.00 $ 150.00 PERMIT #: 110575 TOTAL BALANCE DUE: $ 0.00 It is understood that if this permit is granted the builder will at all times comply with the zoning, subdivision, flood control, building, fire, soil and sedimentation, wetlands, marshlands protection and shore protection ordinances and codes whether local, state or federal, including all environmental laws and regulations when applicable, subsequent owners should be informed that any alterations to the property must be approved by the issuance of another building permit. Permit holder agrees to hold the City of Tybee Island harmless on any construction covered by this permit. This permit must be posted in a conspicuous location in the front of building and protected from the weather. If this permit is not posted work will be stopped. The building contractor will replace curb paving and gutter broken during construction. This permit will be voided unless work has begun within six months of the date of issuance. Signature of Building Inspector or Authorized Agent: P. 0. Box 2749 - 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328 (912) 786 -4573 - FAX (912) 786 -9539 www.cityoftybee.org CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT Location: NAME ADDRESS PIN # TELEPHONE Owner �c_�� 1� `._ � C>>1 �n� �,� � ,`. `- �� (� Z.7 1SZ— 51.1 Architect or Engineer Building Contractor (Check all that apply) ❑ Repair ❑ Renovation ❑ Minor Addition U, Substantial Addition Other IkW /L_ ❑ Residential ❑ Single Family ❑ Duplex ❑ Multi- Family ❑ Commercial n Footprint Changes ❑ Discovery ❑ Demolition Details of Project: _' (> c_li7 1L 12--;) T 10.ti Estimated Cost of Construction: $ 1 ,Sj Li C. struction Type (1) Wood Frame (2) ood & Masonry (3) Bri k Veneer Propose. use: Remarks: ATTACH A following info # Units Lot Area # Off - street p king Trees locate. & liste Access: Driveway Setbacks: , ront (Enter appropriate number) (4) Masonry (6) Other (please specify) (5) Steel & Masonry OF THE CERTIFIED ELEVATION SURVEY OF LOT and complete the ion based on the construction drawings and site plan: aces on site plan # Bedrooms # Bathrooms Living space (total sq. ft.) With culvert? With swale? Rear Sides (L) (R) # Stories Height Vertical distance measured from the average adjacent grade of he building to the e treme high point of the building, exclusive of chimneys, heating units, ve tilation ducts, air con .tioning units, elevators, and similar appurtances. During construction: On -site restroom facilities will be provided through On -site waste and debris containers will be provided by ---, 11'7-0 (4 _ C?.,2.� Construction debris will be disposed by L...- t ti �Z . �� by means of C 1`T‘ I understand that I must comply with zoning, flood damage control, building, fire, shore protections and wetlands ordinances, FEMA regulations and all applicable codes and regulations. I understand that the lot must be staked out and that the stakes will be inspected to ensure that the setback requirements are met. I understand also that a certified plot plan showing elevation must be attached to this application and that an as -built elevation certification is due as soon as the habitable floor level is established. Drainage: I realize that I must ensure the adequacy of drainage of this property so that surrounding property is in no way adversely affected. I accept responsibility for any corrective action that may be necessary to restore drainage impaired by this permitted construction. Date: 1 7- ' 1. Signature of Applicant: Note: A permit normally takes 7 to 10 days to process. The following is to be completed by City personnel: Zoning certification Approved rezoning /variance? Street address and number: New Is it in compliance with City map? If not, has street name and/or number been reported to MPC? FEMA Certification attached State Energy Code Affidavit attached Utilities and Public Works: Describe any unusual finding(s) NFIP Flood Zone Existing Access to building site Distance to water main tap site Distance to sewer stub site Water meter size Storm drainage Approvals: Signature Date Zoning Administrator Code Enforcement Officer Water /Sewer Stoi iii/Drainage Inspections City Manager FEES Permit Inspections Water Tap Sewer Stub Aid toCons.('.\e/ Jl' TOTAL - s k (-3 b e Q�r` � OvC.I- O r r vv\ b S p ✓v., E!' . da Dc dct.es 2 ° o r K" r4. Cc-Lu L;- ( 6e_ C• -CD c--- 9 " `)--C Ct- g---1 Res u (cx_-103,A.S _ -Cr 0 vv. Is_`�.L c 4 po,Qe...(pAL(A+ 4-° L . 4e (40,e3 et . k.0 LAJLJ ( ;4 w ill s4-0P. MAYOR Jason Bueltennan CITY COUNCIL Shirley Sessions, Mayor Pro Tem Wanda D. Doyle Bill Garbett Frank Schuman, Sr. Kathryn Williams Paul Wolff October 12, 2011 Mr. Kurtis Schumm or manager on site Tybee Island Social Club 1311 Butler Ave. Tybee Island, GA 31328 RE: SIGNAGE i CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND Dear Mr. Schumm or manager on site: CITY MANAGER Diane Schleicher CLERK OF COUNCIL yJan LeViner CITY ATTORNEY Edward M. Hughes HAND DELIVERED On August 29, 2011, an email was sent to kurtisandcody @hotmail.com regarding signage at 1311 Butler Avenue. The email was followed with two voicemail messages left at (270) 952- 3474 on September 1 and 22, 2011. During a subsequent telephone conversation between Mr. Kurtis Schumm and myself on September 22, it was communicated to Mr. Schumm that removal of one of the two freestanding signs at 1311 Butler Avenue was required. A site visit today determined that both signs are still in place. Below is the applicable section of the Sign Regulations. Sec. 6 -080. Design standards. (E) Commercial signs. (2) Freestanding signs. a. Number. There shall not be more than one freestanding sign for each principal building. This letter serves as notice that failure to remove one of the two freestanding signs at 1311 Butler Avenue within three (3) calendar days of receipt of this notice will result in a citation. Sincerely, Dianne K. Otto Zoning Specialist P.O. Box 2749 — 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328 -2749 (912) 786 -4573 — FAX (912) 786 -5737 www.cityoftybee.org Dianne Otto From: Dianne Otto Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 6:34 PM To: 'KURTISANDKODY @HOTMAIL.COM' Subject: Tybee Island Social Club - signage Dear Kurtis, I would like to have a conversation with you about a second freestanding sign at Tybee Island Social Club, 1311 Butler Avenue. The sign is on the south property line, just before the gas station. I am unable to locate a permit for the sign. Please email me when the sign was erected, if you know. If you would prefer to call me the number is 786 -4573, extension 136. Thank you, Dianne K. Otto, CFM City of Tybee Island phone 912.786.4573 ext. 136 fax 912.786.9539 1 S'ci,,,,,-y‘ VA ci-I -1 I q34f7 ' er,, �r-�-s ( 2- 70) a s2- 34114- q -22 -1l Ie a dvi -a;(Qd ms-. 1 3n s 5 4 : 0 - -1-je. ; $ ? 1 e ter- ` J,resa d 4S v�a-� `0 Sra