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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency March 8, 2017 Page 4 In response to the Commission's question regarding special events, Ms. Hanna said that four (4) special events are allowed per calendar year and events could be held back-to-back but a separate permit would be required for each event. A general discussion ensued regarding the size of signs, determination of adverse signs, test to determine a commercial message, and discontinued signs. After a brief discussion regarding trailer signs, Ms. Reischmann suggested adding an illustration or expanding the definition to provide more clarification as to the type of sign allowed. A discussion ensued regarding the lighting of flags in commercial and residential districts. In response to the Commission's question regarding community garage sales, Ms. Hanna suggested that the communities apply for a special event permit that would include four (4) temporary signs. Ms. Hanna said that Code Compliance is having problems enforcing rules for windows that have LED lights that wrap around the window. She said Code Compliance is citing the lighting violation as an "attention getting devices", however, that is being removed from the sign code'. Ms. Hanna said she would like to add to Subsection C to Section 3-16.7.C.8 stating that any LED lights or any illuminating device bordering or surrounding windows are prohibited. Ms. Reischmann suggested changing Section 3-16.4.6.3 to state no illumination of any kind. In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Hanna said that there have been no estimates done to determine the cost to enforce these regulations. She explained that the code is being updated and Code Compliance is still enforcing the current sign regulations. Ms. Hanna said that staff would be educating residents and business owners regarding the sign code changes. Ms. Reischmann said effectively the sign code is less restrictive than the original sign code. A general discussion ensued regarding the regulations for discontinued signs. Mr. Henson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry expressed a concern with the line of sight for signs along the roadway. He suggested adding a statement that temporary signs cannot block the line of sight for traffic purposes. The Commission stated that signs are not allowed in the right of way. Ms. Reischmann said that there is language in the Code that addresses this issue.