(A) Temporary signs may be allowed in all districts without a permit, as provided herein.
(B) All temporary signs may be located within the required front setback; provided that vision for traffic is not impaired.
(C) One construction identification sign may be allowed per property that identifies the name of the project developers, contractors, engineers, and architects on a site being developed or remodeled. These signs shall be ground, pole, or wall-mounted, and shall be located not less than one-half the required front yard setback, and shall be no higher than six feet. These signs may be not larger than 16 square feet in all residential districts, and not larger than 32 square feet in all other districts. Construction signs shall be removed upon project completion.
(D) Residential for sale/lease signs may be allowed which identify the sale/lease of the property upon which the sign is located. These signs shall be no larger than nine square feet, located within the property lines, and shall be no higher than five feet. One such sign may be allowed per lot, except that corner lots may be allowed two signs. For sale/lease signs shall be removed within seven days of the property sale or lease.
(E) Business for sale/lease signs may be allowed which identify the sale/lease of the property upon which the sign is located. These signs shall be not larger then 16 square feet, located within the property lines, and shall be not higher than eight feet. One such sign may be allowed per lot, except that corner lots may be allowed two signs. For sale/lease signs shall be removed within seven days of the property sale or lease.
(F) Real estate open-house directional signs are permitted on the day and the preceding day of the open house only. These signs shall be not larger than nine square feet.
(G) Political election signs advocating or opposing a candidate for public office or a position on an issue to be determined at the election are allowed on election day, and 30 days prior thereto. These signs shall not exceed nine square feet in size. All election signs must be removed within three days after the election.
(H) Garage and yard sale identification and directional signs are permitted for up to three consecutive days during a sale and must be removed immediately after the sale. These signs shall be located on private properly with the permission of the property owner, and be not larger than nine square feet.
(I) Holiday activity or special event signs promoting holiday activities or special events of interest to the entire community may be placed up to 30 days prior to the event. These signs may be portable signs, placed on private property with permission of the owner, shall not exceed 32 square feet in size, and shall not exceed five feet in height.
(J) Sidewalk signs not larger than eight square feet and not exceeding two feet in width may be placed on the sidewalk adjacent to, and directly in front of, businesses in the C-1 Commercial Zoning District. Sidewalk signs may be displayed during open business hours only and must be removed when the business is closed. Signs must not impede pedestrian movement.
(Prior Code, § 154.319) (Ord. 48, passed 6-21-2005)