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RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 475 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE TEMPORARY WAIVER OF SECTION 33-95(F) OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES AS ADOPTED WITH CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE TEMPORARY WAIVER THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2003; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach is a major tourist destination in Florida; and WHEREAS, tourist based businesses located in the city have suffered tremendous financial hardships since the tragic events of September 11 th; and WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to stimulate the local economy by providing local businesses with an opportunity to maximize advertisement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: ]Section 1-1. Amnesty. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the City of Sunny Isles Beach hereby declares a special period for the temporary waiver of section 33-95(f) of the City of Sunny Isles Beach code of ordinances for all businesses within the City. Specifically allowing temporary banner signs for advertisement for a period not to exceed four months to be known as the "Amnesty Period". All other sections of the City Code of Ordinances as adopted shall remain in full force and effect. .Section 1-2. Conditions. All such banner signs shall be subject to the review and approval of the Zoning Director of the Planning, Zoning, and Building Department prior to their placement on any structure. The City reserves the right to reject banner signs that may impose a threat to the general welfare of our residents and visitors. !Section 1-3. Penalties for Violation. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Resolution, the Zoning Director, Building Official, and Code Enforcement and Licensing Department Director may at all times continue enforcement of the applicable Codes through any authorized means including issuance of a Warning Notice of Violation and/or the issuance of a Civil Notice of Violation and associated penalties. This Resolution shall not be construed or serve as a defense against any enforcement actions brought by any Department based on other requirements of the code.