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5-12(I)   TEMPORARY SIGNS
5-12(I)(1)   Standards
Temporary signs may be erected without obtaining a sign permit, provided that they comply with the standards in Table 5-12-6. They shall not count toward any maximum number of signs or sign area allowed on a property.
Table 5-12-6: Temporary Sign Standards
Table 5-12-6: Temporary Sign Standards
Topic
Standard
Number, maximum
4 / premises
Size, maximum[1]
16 sq. ft.
Height, maximum[1]
4 ft. above the top of the highest wall on the lot where the sign is placed.
8 ft. if no walls exist on the lot where the sign is placed.
Illumination
Prohibited.
Location
Prohibited on the wall of any building in a low-density residential development.
Prohibited in common areas, such as homeowner’s association areas and easements, unless approved by the owner of the common area, or in the public right-of-way.
[1] Maximum size and height apply to the total sign area that may be used for up to 4 signs.
 
5-12(I)(2)   Time Period
Temporary signs may be in place no longer than 15 calendar days, with the following exceptions.
5-12(I)(2)(a)   One (1) temporary sign per street frontage may be displayed during any time period that the property is actively listed for sale or for rent.
5-12(I)(2)(b)   One (1) temporary sign per street frontage may be displayed during any time period when the property is under construction allowed by a valid building permit.
5-12(I)(2)(c)   One (1) temporary sign may be displayed for up to 60 calendar days prior to and 10 calendar days after an election.
5-12(I)(2)(d)   Temporary signs associated with a Temporary Use must comply with the standards in Table 5-12-6 and may be displayed during the time period allowed pursuant to any Use-specific Standards in Subsection 14-16-4-3(G).