QHRRP 5000-209

Signs

 

Review/update responsibility
Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Revision
14 Oct 2024
Reference
CCRE Article V

CCRE Article VI, Section 6.5

Florida Statute 720.3035

Policy
No signs may be posted on any property, except for…

  • security decals or small security company signs in the yard.
  • temporary signs warning of lawn pesticide application.
  • school graduation and birthday signs.
  • “For Sale” and “For Rent” signs that conform to the below specifications.
  • Open house events signs that conform to the below specifications.
Specifications
All signs erected on lots in Queen’s Harbour are to be built and installed in accordance with these specifications.
For… the specifications are…
Signs 10 inches X 12 inches made of 1/2-inch thick double-faced MDO board, painted black faces & edges.  Additionally…

  • “custom built by “and “future home of,” 1 inch high, “for sale” 1 1/2 inch high, copy is Goudy Old Style letter style, and the white line underscore is 3/16 inch high.
  • builder/realty company/owner information and phone number shall be no higher than one 1 1/2 inch. The letter style shall be vague bold.
  • margins of 3/8-inch minimum must be maintained.
  • no more than 4 lines of copy, including header and phone number are permitted.
Riders 3 3/4-inch x 10 inch made of 1/16 inch thick, high-impact Polystyrene, black with white copy.  Additionally…

  • typestyle shall be vague bold.
  • maximum copy height shall be 1 3/ inch”.
  • maximum lines of copy shall be two.
Posts One, solid, 4-inch x 4 inches, PT post, milled square 5 feet tall. 2-inch X 4 inch joined together or landscape timbers not acceptable. Additionally…

  • posts will have two, 1/2 inch wide and 3/8-inch-deep dados. The first dado shall begin 2 inches from the top of the post. 1-inch space between dados.
  • posts will have 30-degree cuts at the top.
  • post top shall be cut or sanded to make an approximately 1/2-inch square, flattop.
  • cross arms shall be made of 2-inch x 4-inch PT and be “rabbit jointed” into the 4-inch x 4-inch post 7 1/2 inch from the top of the post.
  • cross arms shall be slotted to accommodate the riders.
  • cross arms shall be 21 inches in total length with 2 1/2 inches extending off the back of the post.
  • posts shall be painted with a primer/stain blocker appropriate for pressure treated lumber and 2 coats of white, gloss, and polyurethane oil. Dados shall be painted black.
Installation Sign shall be hung from 2-inch X 4-inch cross arm using screw eyes and S- Hooks.  Additionally…

  • sign shall be centered on 2-inch X 4-inch cross arm.
  • posts shall be installed so that the bottom of the cross arm is at a height of approximately 35 inches yielding an overall height of 44 inches from grade to the top of the post and 16 inches underground.
  • signs shall be installed behind existing sidewalks and not impede pedestrians or no closer than the city’s right-of-way boundary.
  • all signs shall be installed level and true.
  • lots are limited to two signs each.
Help
If you have any questions, please contact the ARB Coordinator at 904.221.8859 or email ARBcoord@qhycc.com.