Anyone notice the giant realtor and rental agency signs starting to pop up along 30A neighborhoods? I'm sure you have becasue you can't miss them. Billboard is a bit of an exaggeration but they might as well be in our charming village of SoWal.
Hard to believe a Walco sign ordinance allows giant signs on individual properties. They look like the same large size as allowed for a business. Can we all agree that one traditional size yard sign is enough? I have no doubt if rules aren't changed (or existing limits enforced if there are any) then every house for sale or rent will have giant signs before you know it.
30A Escapes and Linda Miller come to mind but there are others. If it is technically legal then to you and anyone else putting up giant gaudy signs ruining our community I say: just because you can doesn't mean you should.
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DawnDawnBeach Fanatic1,366 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
DawnBeach Fanatic1,366 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticAfter a month of attempting to communicate with Code Enforcement regarding the Scenic Corridor Sign Ordinance, the best I have been able to accomplish is to get them to confirm that my reading of Chapter 13 of the Land Development Code as it pertains to the Scenic Corridor, is correct, which provides:Thanks! Seems like all the photos posted in my first post are in violation. Sending the link to Williams.
3. Sign standards. a. Ground Signs. i. Shall be limited to: 1. Single family residence: 2 square feet. 2. Condo/Commercial up to 4 stories: 32 square feet. 3. Condo/Commercial greater than 4 stories: 64 square feet.
A follow up email inquiring if Code Enforcement anticipates actually enforcing the above remains unanswered to date. Contact at Code Enforcement is:
W. S. Williams
wilbill@co.walton.fl.us
Code Enforcement Manager
Planning & Development Services
850-892-8115 Ext. 1524
Astonishingly enough, Code Enforcement has also requested pictures of any signs that are thought to be in violation of Code. Not sure I understand why they are not driving up and down 30a themselves as the violations are pretty obvious.
Perhaps if the community floods them with emails and photographs, something might actually happen......
Charles EvansCharles EvansBeach LoverSanta Rosa Beach64 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
The shame is that there is a special code section that addresses the size of realtor signs on the scenic 30a corridor; however, the realtors ignore the law for their own benefit and the County refuses to enforce same.
James BentwoodJames BentwoodBeach Fanatic1,614 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Just updating that the inevitable is ocurring and the number of realtor "billboards" has grown rapidly and now there is a veritable sign war going on. I would suggest posting the signs here in an attempt to shame them but they'd probably see it as promotion. Shameless!
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SUP BoarderBeach LoverSeacrest130 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverJust updating that the inevitable is occurring and the number of realtor "billboards" has grown rapidly and now there is a veritable sign war going on. I would suggest posting the signs here in an attempt to shame them but they'd probably see it as promotion. Shameless!
"Sign pollution" seems to becoming more of an unsightly issue (realtor signs, no parking signs etc) in general. I know that many community CC&Rs have guidelines re: realtor signs. Seems like something similar could be adopted county-wide (?). Also with No Parking signs. I understand the need, but planted grasses and shrubs could also be an effective parking deterrent instead of a line of signs.
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Matt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined View profileMessageSWGBJust updating that the inevitable is ocurring and the number of realtor "billboards" has grown rapidly and now there is a veritable sign war going on. I would suggest posting the signs here in an attempt to shame them but they'd probably see it as promotion. Shameless!
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Hybsk 8cm x 4cm Black Mustache Stickers Moustache Party Baby Shower Little Man Themed Party Father's Day Bow tie Party Labels Total 200 Per Roll (Black) https://a.co/d/gHlKB7iThat's a grayt idea. However I don't want my mugshot online.
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