LANDMARK SIGNS

Orlando City Code ch. 64, pt. 2, pt. 2D

in effect

Orlando City Code § 64.263 Relationship to the Growth Management Plan.

Sec. 64.263. - Relationship to the Growth Management Plan. The Landmark Sign designation implements GMP Historic Preservation Goal 1, to preserve and protect historic resources of local historic or cultural interest; Historic Preservation Objective 1.2, Policy 1.2.2 to protect historically significant landmark signs. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25101; Ord. of 2-21-1994, Doc. #27277)

Orlando City Code § 64.264 Purpose of Landmark Sign Designation.

Sec. 64.264. - Purpose of Landmark Sign Designation. The purpose of the Landmark Sign designation is to promote the educational, cultural and economic welfare of the public of the City by preserving and protecting Landmark Signs which serve as visible reminders of the history and cultural heritage of the City, State or Nation. Many of these signs no longer conform to the Land Development Code, yet they remain as important artifacts of the City's commercial history of the mid 1900's during the rise of the popularity of the automobile and the development of commercial corridors. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25101; Ord. of 2-21-1994, Doc. #27277)

Orlando City Code § 64.265 Designation of Landmark Signs.

Sec. 64.265. - Designation of Landmark Signs. The owner of any sign that has existed in its original location since 1965 may request that said sign be reviewed for its significance upon written application to the Historic Preservation Board. The Historic Preservation Board shall find that the sign meets all of the following criteria in making its recommendation for Landmark Sign designation: (a) The sign exemplifies the cultural, economic or historic heritage of the City of Orlando. (b) The sign merits recognition as an important example of technology, craftsmanship, materials or design. (c) The sign has not been significantly altered from its historic appearance. (d) The sign is structurally safe or can be made safe without substantially altering its historical appearance. (e) The sign is operable or can be made operable without substantially altering its historical appearance. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the owner from removing a Landmark Sign. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25101; Ord. of 2-21-1994, Doc. #27277; Ord. of 10-9-1995, Doc. #28847)

Orlando City Code § 64.266 Exceptions for Landmark Signs.

Sec. 64.266. - Exceptions for Landmark Signs. The following exceptions to Chapter 64 of the LDC shall apply to designated Landmark Signs: (a) Roof signs shall be allowed. (b) Animation, as originally installed, shall be allowed. (c) Landmark Signs shall not be restricted by height or size. (d) Landmark Signs that are retained and that are clearly not related to the existing business shall not be charged in the allowable amount of sign area. (e) Landmark Signs that are within the right-of-way may remain until such time as they become a life or safety issue, or until the City requires their removal for right-of-way improvements, and shall be removed at the owner's expense upon written notification of the City. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25101; Ord. of 2-21-1994, Doc. #27277)

Orlando City Code § 64.267 Requirements for Landmark Signs.

Sec. 64.267. - Requirements for Landmark Signs. Within 90 days of designation, the owner of any electrified sign shall place it in working order. Any alterations to the Landmark Sign require a Certificate of Appropriateness prior to the issuance of a sign permit. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25101; Ord. of 10-9-1995, Doc. #28847)

Source: City of Orlando, Florida, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/orlando/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIICICO_CH64SI_PT2TESI_2DLASIFetched: 11/1/2026