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Agenda Item: 10(b) |
Prepared By: Daniel J. Smith, AICP, Director |
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Business: Ordinance |
Department: Community Affairs/Growth Management |
Subject:
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ORDINANCE - Land Development Code (LDC) amending Sec. 30-526 - Signs in Commercial, Public Use and Community Facility Districts, allowing for electronic signs and kiosks, and Sec 30-530 - Definitions, adding a definition of Kiosk.
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BACKGROUND:
DESCRIPTION:
The applicant, the City of Marco Island, is requesting a text change to the city’s sign code, which is part of the City’s Land Development Code, allowing for electronic signs and kiosks in Public Use (P) zoning districts and access easements controlled by the city. This change would allow the city to communicate information to the community for things such as programs, events, laws, notices, and any other similar content. This application is also adding a definition for a “kiosk.”
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: N / A
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: 15 Days prior to Planning Board Hearing
NOTICE APPEARANCE DATE(S): April 17, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Board forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council regarding the proposed amendments outlined in the staff report, allowing for electronic signs and kiosks in Public Use (P) zoning districts and city-controlled access areas, and adding a definition for “kiosk” with the following findings:
1. The amendment is consistent with the City of Marco Island Comprehensive Plan, and in particular Future Land Use Element Objective 2.1 and associated policies.
POTENTIAL MOTION: Approve Ordinance change and forward to City Council