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MEMORIAL MARKER SIGNS (RC):
ORDINANCE No. 2399-2019; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 6.11.13., SPECIAL PURPOSE SIGNS AND SIGNING IN CHAPTER VI OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO INCLUDE MEMORIAL MARKER SIGN STANDARDS WITHIN CITY OF STUART ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY. PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A CONFLICT CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Summary Explanation/Background Information on Agenda Request:
With the adoption of this Ordinance, the City of Stuart will establish a Memorial Marker Program to commemorate those who have died as a result of a vehicle related accident on City roadways.
In an effort to increase public awareness of roadway safety, it is the City's policy to allow the placement of memorial markers within City road right of ways.
The memorial shall consist of a fifteen inch (15") diameter round aluminum sign panel with engineering grade sign sheeting with a white background, and black letters.
The memorial marker will be placed on a standard u-channel post and be located at the outside edge of the mowing limits., or as directed by the Public Works Director, or designee. Placement of the deceased’s name on the memorial marker will be at the immediate family’s option. No additional decorations or ornaments will be permitted. The memorial marker will remain in place for a minimum of one (1) year, unless it becomes necessary to remove the marker for construction or maintenance purposes.
Funding Source:
The cost to produce and install the memorial marker will be included in Appendix A of the City's Code of Ordinances upon adoption.
Recommended Action:
Adopt on 2nd Reading Ordinance 2399-2019. |