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Submittal Date: _______________
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Avenue Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
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ATTACHMENT J
APPLICATION FOR SIGN VARIANCE
Pursuant to Code Section 102-115
COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS OF APPLICATION LEGIBLY.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
*Please note that a variance shall not be granted to a sign that is prohibited by the Code, pursuant to Code
Section 102-15(d)(7)*
REQUIRED SUBMITTALS
All of the following must be submitted to be deemed a complete application (documentation may be provided with
the development plan application requirements in Attachment A):
Complete Application (Including Development Plan Application Form)
Application Processing Fee (See fee schedule)
Proof of Ownership from the property owner. If the owner cannot be verified through the Broward County Tax
Roll, a copy of either the recorded warranty deed, valid purchase contract, or a signed and notarized letter from
the owner of record must be submitted with this application.
Disclosure Affidavit for all owners, representatives, and applicants for the project that will be speaking on behalf
of the application.
Agent Authorization Letter if applicable, authorizing the applicant/agent to act on all property owners’ behalf.
Photographs of all existing signs
Photographs of site from adjacent streets
Scaled Site Plan Examples of acceptable site plans include sketches (to scale) on a current survey, drawings
prepared by a licensed architect, engineer, or landscape architect, etc. Show setbacks from the property line
abutting public right-of-way to the proposed sign (for freestanding signs) and show the dimensions between
monument signs (if applicable).
Details of Sign(s) in color and drawn to scale to illustrate proposed signage including:
Dimensional measurements of sign area, sign background, and sign copy.
Total Height of Structure
Location of sign
All text and images to be shown on sign
One (1) Digital CD of required submittals listed above must be provided.
Other Information may be required as determined by staff (e.g. architectural elevations, floor plans, site plan
etc.)
*Public Notice and Advertising Requirements*
Pursuant to Code Section 98-35(1), prior to any public hearing of the city commission for a development permit as
described in section 98-12 of this Code, the applicant shall provide proper notification to the public in compliance
with this section and all applicable county, state and federal law.
Attachment J: Application for Sign Variance
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DESCRIPTION OF SIGN
Linear feet of street frontage: Linear feet of business frontage:
Type of sign: Freestanding Building Sign Canopy
Sign Faces: Single-faced Multiple-faced
Sign Height (from top of structure to existing average finished grade):
Length (vertical): Width (horizontal): Total Sign Face Area:
Construction Materials:
Sign Lighting: None Internally-illuminated Externally-illuminated
For existing signs: Year(s) permitted: Permit number:
PROPOSED SIGN VARIANCE
1. State the Code Section and Land Development Regulation standard(s) required for the proposed variance (i.e.
setbacks, height, etc.):
2. Describe the variance(s) requested:
Attachment J: Application for Sign Variance
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A. DEMONSTRATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH SIGN VARIANCE CRITERIA
(Attach additional page(s) if more space is needed)
Section 102-15(d) of the Deerfield Beach Land Development Code states, “a variance may be authorized by the
city commission for any required dimensional standard for a sign, including the following: height, area, and location;
maximum number of, and minimum setback for signs. A variance shall be deemed denied unless four members of
the commission vote in favor of the request for a variance.
A variance from the terms of this sign code shall not be granted by the city commission unless and until a written
application for a variance is submitted demonstrating:
1. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or buildings
involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures in the same zoning district:
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2. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant:
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Attachment J: Application for Sign Variance
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3. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied
by this Code to other lands, buildings, or structures in the same zoning district:
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4. That literal interpretation of the provisions of this Code would deprive the applicant of the rights commonly
enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district under the terms of this Code and would work
unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant:
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Attachment J: Application for Sign Variance
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5. That the variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land,
building, or structure:
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6. That the grant of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of this Code, and
that such variance will not be injurious to the area involved or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare:
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Attachment J: Application for Sign Variance
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7. A variance may not be granted as to a sign that is prohibited by this Code:
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