The applicants would need to pay the city a $10,000 “qualification fee” that would be refunded if the applicant fails to qualify, as well as a nonrefundable $500 fee for processing and reviewing the application. The pilot program also has a component that requires the advertiser to share a portion of its revenue with the city.
The city would have the right to revoke the sign permit at any time and for any reason if the applicant, building site or any other involved party violates any terms or sections of the city’s zoning code.
During the pilot period, just one company — Del Mastro Outdoor, LLC — would be the only designated “applicant,” according to the legislation. Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela, who is co-sponsoring the proposal, told the Miami Herald a lobbyist for the company had approached his office about the pilot program…