Agenda Item: 14(B)
Prepared By: Daniel J. Smith, AICP, Director
Business: Ordinance - First Reading
Department: Community Affairs/Growth Management
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Ordinance - First Reading - Amending Sec. 30-526 of the Land Development Code (LDC) - Signs in Commercial, Public Use and Community Facility Districts, Adding Electronic Signs and Kiosks in Public Use (P) Zoning Districts and City Controlled Access Easements, and Section 30-530 - Definitions, Adding a Definition for Kiosk - Daniel J. Smith, AICP, Director - Community Affairs/Growth Management
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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 public about things such as programs, events, laws, notices, and any other similar content. This application is also adding a definition for a "kiosk."
PLANNING BOARD:
This item was heard by the Planning Board on May 2, 2025. There was discussion regarding the need for electronic signs in our parks and beach access areas, signs sizes, the definition of a kiosk, sign pollution, road safety, and how the signs will be used by park staff.
The Planning Board voted 5-1 to forward a recommendation for approval with the following changes:
- Changing public access/easements to public beach access/easements
- Prohibiting commercial advertising.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: N / A
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: N / A
NOTICE APPEARANCE DATE(S): N / A
RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Board recommends the City Council approve the amendments to Sec. 30-526 and Sec. 30-530," with the Planning Board's recommended changes, and with the following findings:
1. The amendment is consistent with the City of Marco Island Comprehensive Plan, and in particular Future Land Use Element Ob...
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