On June 23, 2021, at the request of Commissioner Steven Meiner, the City Commission referred a discussion item to the Neighborhoods and Quality of Life Committee (C4J) pertaining to indecent or obscene business names and signage.
BACKGROUND
Chapter 138 of the Land Development Regulations (LDR’s) of the City Code regulates exterior signage within the City. These regulations pertain to the physical design, quantity, dimensions, and location of allowable exterior signage. However, there are no regulations in Chapter 138 regarding content, other than a prohibition on general advertising.
Chapter 142, Article V, Division 3 of the LDR’s regulates all forms of adult entertainment, including, but not limited to, establishments, books, film and novelties. However, there are no regulations in this subsection of the LDR’s regarding names of businesses.