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ORDINANCE NO. 10-2009-B (amended 4/27/10)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
SECTION 34-3 PERTAINING TO PRIVATE PARKING LOTS
FOR THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
WHEREAS, the duly elected governing authority for the City of Tybee Island, Georgia,
is authorized under Article 9, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia
to adopt reasonable ordinances to protect and improve the public health, safety, and welfare of
the citizens of Tybee Island, Georgia, and
WHEREAS, the duly elected governing authority for the City of Tybee Island, Georgia,
is the Mayor and Council thereof, and
WHEREAS, the governing authority desires to adopt ordinances under its police, zoning,
and home rule powers,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Code of Ordinances pertaining to private
parking lots so as to expand the times of use permissible for such so that the following changes
shall be made in Section 34-3.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the governing authority of the City of Tybee
Island that Code Section 34-3 regarding private parking lots is amended so as to hereafter
provide as follows:
Section 34-3 Private Parking Lots
Notwithstanding any other ordinance or provision to the contrary, individuals owning
property suitable for vehicular parking may apply to the city for a business license so as to
authorize them to charge for parking on their property, regardless of the zoning of the property
so long as the property abuts a public road, during such times as may be established by the
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Mayor and Council or authorized City staff. In general those times shall be in connection with
special events or holiday weekends or holidays and the heavy tourist season and shall include all
dates from St. Patrick’s Day through Labor Day and such license shall authorize the holder
thereof to rent out parking spaces solely on the holder’s property between the hours of 08:00 a.m.
and 09:00 p.m., or the duration of the event, the weekend or holiday, all as stated on the license.
It shall be unlawful to rent spaces in any district without a valid business license issued by the
City of Tybee Island.
With submittal of the application for business license, each applicant must provide the
City with a professional survey of the lot or lot corner demonstration which is to be used along
with a site plan of the location showing the parking spaces and structure location that will be
rented. In addition, these submittals are required to have a scaled drawing of the parking spaces
to be located upon the proposed location. After the submittal of the application, staff shall have
the authority to recommend to Council a maximum number of spaces allowed to be utilized at
the requested parking lot. Upon submittal of the applications and all pertinent materials, the
Mayor and council will hear the request for application at their next regularly scheduled meeting
of the City Council. Public comments, if any, will be allowed to be made at these meetings and
allow for property notification to adjacent property owners of the application.
Council may reject any such application or may approve the application with conditions
designed to protect neighboring properties & households including, but not limited to, restricting
the number of vehicles allowed to be parked on site, the location of vehicle parking, the type of
vehicles permissible for the location, the hours of operation, the requirement of security
measures, buffers, noise control methods & any other condition or requirement reasonably
designed to lessen the impact of the activity upon other properties or citizens.
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Each license to operate a private parking lot on Tybee Island will be subject to an annual
review for compliance. If compliance is not met, the license may be revoked by City Council
upon a hearing that will take place during a regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
It is the intention of the governing body, and it is hereby ordained, that the provisions of
this ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances, City of Tybee Island,
Georgia, and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered if necessary to accomplish such
intention.
This ordinance shall be become effective on _______ day of ________, 2010.
ADOPTED THIS ____ DAY OF ______, 2010.
______________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________
CLERK OF COUNCIL
FIRST READING: _____
SECOND READING: _____
ENACTED: _____
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ARTICLE 6. SIGN REGULATIONS
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 by 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.
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 system must also conform with Georgia Outdoor Advertising Law (O.C.G.A. §
32-6-70 et seq.) and the rules and regulations of the state department of transportation.
Where incidents of conflict between the state code and this Land Development Code
exist the more stringent regulation shall apply.
(B) Notwithstanding any other restrictions in this Sign Ordinance, any sign, device, or
display allowed under this ordinance may contain any commercial or non-commercial
message, or any political or non-political message; except 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.
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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 of Tybee Island 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.
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.
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 (4)
square feet to 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:
a. 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 depict 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 of Tybee Island.
b. Flag poles shall not exceed 35 feet in height (total length) and flags must be
flown in accordance with standard protocol.
c. Government-owned parcels are exempt from total flag area limitations.
d. In residential districts, flags which do not convey a commercial message and are
attached to a habitable building.
D. Decorative flags, banners, and bunting for City-wide celebrations, conventions, and
commemorations when specifically authorized by the Community Development
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Director for a prescribed period of time.
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
(2) 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:
a. Maximum sign area (per face) shall be limited to six (6) square feet in all
residential districts, and 32 square feet in all non-residential districts. For areas
containing two (2) or more residential lots that are contiguous a total of six (6)
square feet per lot shall be allowed to be combined on to one sign not to 50
square feet.
b. 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.
c. One on-premises open house or open for inspection sign, not exceeding two (2)
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.
d. 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 in residential districts and subject to the following provisions.
a. On-premises signs shall be limited to one per parcel and a maximum area of four
(4) square feet.
b. Similar off-premises signs for directional purposes, not exceeding two (2) square
feet in 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 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.
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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 ten (10) feet in height, 12 square feet in a residential
district, 32 square feet in a commercial district, and shall be set back from the property
lines at least five (5) feet. Such sign shall be removed before a certificate of occupancy
is issued for the building or structure.
K. Political signs as follows:
a. 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.
b. Except for signs otherwise used for off-premises advertising, signs shall not
exceed six (6) square feet in residential districts and 12 square feet in all non-
residential districts.
c. The City Marshal or designated representative shall, without notice, immediately
remove or cause to be removed any and all political signs in violation of this
section. The removal will be at the expense of the candidate and the owner of
the property on which the sign was located.
d. 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.
O. 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 whereas as 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.
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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 a new business or product sold thereby,
and there is evidence that a new business will be in operation on the premises within six (6)
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.
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.
Sec. 6-070. Prohibited signs.
The following signs and advertising devices are prohibited within the City Limits:
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
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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-premise 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 and political campaign signs.
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 from a public right-of-way or sidewalk.
N. Signs located on benches or other forms of street furniture.
O. Handbills.
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 inspection 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 area 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
times width (l x h) will be used for calculating the total area of the sign will be calculated to
determine total 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.
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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 on 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
shall 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 or
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 such
wall sign shall be determined by calculating the proportionate share of the area of the building
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
sum total for each sign shall not exceed the maximum size allowed per building.
TABLE INSET:
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Class
Street
Speed Limit
(mph)
Maximum
Frontage
(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) 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
foot 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
it 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
feet 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 but 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 other
freestanding sign shall be permitted.
b. Size. The sign shall be permitted one-half square foot of sign area for each foot of lot
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 no primary structure may have only one sign that complies with the following:
(1) The sign shall not exceed an area of 100 square feet.
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(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.
(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. A banner may be allowed on a temporary basis for a maximum of 90 days per
calendar year upon obtaining a special banner permit. A permit shall be for a 30 day period. An
applicant, at the time of 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.
A special banner permit of $15 must be obtained from the designated city department
each 30-day period with no more than three (3) permits allowed per location during any
calendar year. All banners 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.
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(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 maximum of the business; banner area shall not cumulatively exceed 32
square feet.
(4) Said banner shall be professionally printed.
Sec. 6-090. Nonconforming signs.
(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 to the conditions that repairs do not exceed 50 percent of its total value and
that repairs do not alter the original permanent copy.
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 adhering 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 maximum of 25’ in height, not including flagpoles which are subject to the standards
of Section 6-040 (D) and 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 that the entire sign is placed back from all property lines including side and rear lines. This
does not apply to wall or roof mounted signs, not to exceed a maximum of 100 square feet.
Sec. 6-110. Other permissible signs.
Notwithstanding any other provision herein to the contrary, any sign or signs which meet
requirements as to 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.
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;
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(3) Signs with revolving or rotating beams of light; and
(4) Handbills.
Commercial signs: see sign regulations for wall signs, freestanding signs, projecting signs, roof
mounted signs, directory signs and temporary signs.
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 ordinance 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.
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 extent
possible, remain valid and enforceable.
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Draft Resolution to Participate in
NLC Prescription Discount Card Program
Whereas many citizens of Tybee Island are among the millions of Americans without
health insurance or with limited prescription drug coverage, and;
Whereas the National League of Cities is sponsoring a program in collaboration with CVS
Caremark to provide relief to city residents around the country from the high cost of
prescription drugs, and
Whereas NLC Prescription Discount Card Program will be available to member cities of
NLC at no cost to those cities, and;
Whereas CVS Caremark will provide participating cities with prescription discount cards,
marketing materials and customer support, and;
Whereas the discount cards offer an average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of
most prescription drugs, has no enrollment form or membership fee, no restrictions based
on the resident’s age or income level, and may be used by city residents and their families
any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance, and;
Be It Resolved by the City Council of Tybee Island, Georgia, that the City of Tybee Island
will inform the National League of Cities of its intent to participate in the NLC Prescription
Discount Card Program and will work with NLC and CVS Caremark to implement the
program to the benefit of the residents of Tybee Island, Georgia.
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MAYOR
Jason Buelterman
CITY COUNCIL
Shirley Sessions, Mayor Pro Tem
Wanda Doyle
Bill Garbett
Frank Schuman, Sr
Kathryn Williams
Paul Wolff
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
CITY MANAGER
Diane Schleicher
CITY CLERK
Vivian Woods
CITY ATTORNEY
Edward M. Hughes
P.O. Box 2749 – 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328-2749
(866) 786-4573 – FAX (866) 786-5737
www.cityoftybee.org
Updated: 2/24/10
City Council Agenda Item Request
Agenda Item Requests must be submitted to the Clerk of Council by 10:00am the Wednesday prior to the
scheduled Council meeting. If this form is received after the deadline, the item will be listed on the next
scheduled agenda.
Council Meeting Date for Request: May 13, 2010
Item: Change Order #1 for BRW Construction Group – Infrastructure Approved – Change Order
Amount $480 for WWTP Effluent Line Extension Additional Signs
Explanation:
Budget Line Item Number (if applicable): Acct. #505-4310-54-1407
Paper Work: X Attached* Already Distributed
______ To Be Handed Out at Council Meeting (by Requester)
______ Audio/Video Presentation**
** Audio/video presentation must be submitted to the IT department at City Hall
at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
NOTE: Request will be postponed if necessary information is not provided.
Submitted by: Diane D. Schleicher
Phone / Email: dsch@cityoftybee.org Ext. 109
Comments: Time Sensitive
Date given to Clerk of Council: April 19, 2010
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MAYOR
Jason Buelterman
CITY COUNCIL
Shirley Sessions, Mayor Pro Tem
Wanda Doyle
Bill Garbett
Frank Schuman, Sr
Kathryn Williams
Paul Wolff
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
CITY MANAGER
Diane Schleicher
CITY CLERK
Vivian Woods
CITY ATTORNEY
Edward M. Hughes
P.O. Box 2749 – 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328-2749
(866) 786-4573 – FAX (866) 786-5737
www.cityoftybee.org
Updated: 2/24/10
City Council Agenda Item Request
Agenda Item Requests must be submitted to the Clerk of Council by 10:00am the Wednesday prior to the
scheduled Council meeting. If this form is received after the deadline, the item will be listed on the next
scheduled agenda.
Council Meeting Date for Request: May 13, 2010
Item: Change Order #1 for AD Williams Construction CO – Infrastructure Approved – Change Order
Amount $4,800 for Butler Avenue Crosswalk Improvements, Pavement Mounted signs.
Explanation:
Budget Line Item Number (if applicable): Acct. #100-7520-54-1420
Paper Work: X Attached* Already Distributed
______ To Be Handed Out at Council Meeting (by Requester)
______ Audio/Video Presentation**
** Audio/video presentation must be submitted to the IT department at City Hall
at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
NOTE: Request will be postponed if necessary information is not provided.
Submitted by: Diane D. Schleicher
Phone / Email: dsch@cityoftybee.org Ext. 109
Comments: Time Sensitive
Date given to Clerk of Council: April 19, 2010
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MAYOR
Jason Buelterman
CITY COUNCIL
Shirley Sessions, Mayor Pro Tem
Wanda D. Doyle
Bill Garbett
Frank Schuman, Sr.
Kathryn Williams
Paul Wolff CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
CITY MANAGER
Diane Schleicher
CLERK OF COUNCIL
Vivian O. Woods
CITY ATTORNEY
Edward M. Hughes
P.O. Box 2749 – 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328-2749
(866) 786-4573 – FAX (866) 786-5737
www.cityoftybee.org
City Council Agenda Item Request
Agenda Item Requests must be submitted to the Clerk of Council by 10:00am the Friday prior to the
scheduled Council meeting. If this form is received after the deadline, the item will be listed on the next
scheduled agenda.
Council Meeting Date for Request: May 13, 2010
Item: T-Mobile Cell Tower Contract
Explanation: _ They have exercised their right to cancel their existing contract and have offered this one instead.
It is not as profitable as the last one, but is not a bad deal and I have recommended it as opposed to no deal at
all. I believe the council agreed that all cell tower revenue would go to the Water/Sewer Department in the
coming year.
Budget Line Item Number (if applicable): 505-38-1002
Paper Work: X Attached* Already Distributed
______ To Be Handed Out at Council Meeting (by Requester)
______ Audio/Video Presentation**
* Thirteen copies for packets must be provided with request.
** Audio/video presentation must be submitted to the IT department at City Hall
at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
NOTE: Request will be postponed if necessary information is not provided.
Submitted by: Mary Hogan
Phone / Email: mhogan@cityoftybee.org
Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Date given to Clerk of Council 2.17.10
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April 30, 2010
The City of Tybee Island
Attn: Mary Hogan
403 Butler Avenue
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Reference ID: 8SV0943A
Dear Landlord:
In order to stay aligned with the current business environment and best practices in the wireless
industry, T-Mobile and Md7 are now in Phase II of reassessing T-Mobile’s cell site portfolio. Before
any changes are implemented, T-Mobile and Md7 would like to offer existing landlords the
opportunity to restructure and secure the current business relationship for the long term.
T-Mobile has authorized Md7 to facilitate changes to the lease agreement for the cellular antenna
equipment on your property at Water Tower at the corner of Butler Avenue and 2nd Street, Tybee
Island, GA. Md7 has been chosen to assist us because of their professionalism and industry
expertise.
T-Mobile would prefer to maintain its relationship with you and achieve needed net savings by providing you with a long term lease commitment. However, if an agreement cannot be
reached, T-Mobile may consider all available options in the area. To that end, T-Mobile has
asked Md7 to research the availability and cost of alternative site locations. While hopefully
unnecessary, Phase III could involve relocation of the site to one of the alternative locations.
To further discuss your next steps, please call:
Brian Kolasa toll-free at 888-517-1212, ext. 7892 and use Reference ID 8SV0943A
Although you have been invited by T-Mobile to share in this offer, your participation is optional and
T-Mobile will continue to abide by the terms of the original agreement, including T-Mobile’s ability
to exercise termination rights where they exist, including non-renewal. As always, T-Mobile values
its affiliation with you and would like to stick together with you to continue a long and mutually
beneficial relationship for years to come.
Thank you for your immediate attention and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jared Ledet
T-Mobile
Regional Development Director
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April 30, 2010
The City of Tybee Island Attn: Mary Hogan P O Box 2749
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Dear Mary Hogan,
Below you’ll find a brief summary of the long term portfolio option selected by The City of Tybee Island. This option allows The City of Tybee Island to secure the current business relationship they have with T-
Mobile in reference to cell-site: Butler Ave & 2nd St, Tybee Island, GA 31328.
Per our recent conversation, upon execution of the documents on May 14th, please FedEx all documentation back for internal legal review. Upon review and counter signing of the documents, final copies will be mailed back to you for your records.
In the interim, should you have any questions or require any additional information, please feel free to call or email me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Brian Kolasa
(858) 799-7892 direct
(858) 799-7850 main
(858) 408-2941 fax
brian.kolasa@md7.com
$2,300.00 per month, commencing 6/10/2010
5.00% rent increase every 5 years, commencing 7/1/2015
120 month Rent Guarantee, commencing 6/10/2010, totaling over $282,900.00
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