The following regulations are in addition to the maximum sign area and height regulations set forth in Sections 1290.04 through 1290.08.
(a) Project Construction Signs. A project construction sign shall be permitted only in compliance with the following:
(1) The sign shall be erected and maintained on a lot only during the period of time that the building project is under construction. A project construction sign shall be removed within 14 days of completion of the project or within two days of the erection of a permanent identification sign, whichever comes first.
(2) One sign shall be permitted at each entrance to the development. However, not more than two signs per development shall be permitted. Permits for such temporary signs shall be for a period not exceeding two years, and may be renewed while construction is being pursued.
(3) A construction or remodeling sign for an individual dwelling unit may be erected during construction or remodeling, provided such sign shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any street line.
(b) Model Home Signs. Model home signs shall be permitted in Residential Districts in compliance with the following provisions:
(1) A model home sign will only be permitted to be displayed until all of the homes and/or lots in the subdivision are sold after which the sign shall be removed.
(2) Model home signs shall be set back five feet from the right-of-way.
(3) In addition to the model home sign, two flags not to exceed six square feet each may be erected to advertise the model home.
(c) Other Temporary Signs in Residential Districts. Non-commercial temporary signs are permitted in Residential Districts subject to the following provisions:
(1) Each residential unit shall be permitted to erect two temporary signs either in a window or as a freestanding sign in the front yard.
(2) In addition to division (c)(1) of this section, each residential unit shall be permitted to erect two temporary signs for a period not to exceed 45 consecutive days on two separate occasions in any calendar year.
(3) A reasonable amount of temporary signage shall be permitted. Such signage shall be located on the site of the open house and shall be permitted only during such open house hours but shall not exceed four hours in any one-week period. Such signage shall comply with the sign area set forth in Schedule 1290.05 and the requirements in division (c)(5) below.
(4) Institutional uses in Residential Districts shall be permitted to erect a temporary bulletin board sign for the purposes of advertising a special event. Such sign shall not exceed 24 square feet and shall not be displayed for more than three days on no more than two occasions in any calendar year.
(5) Temporary freestanding signs shall be located no closer than five feet from a public right-of-way or a side lot line.
(6) For the purposes of this section, a “noncommercial temporary sign” shall include signs advertising the sale of a dwelling located on the same lot as the sign.
(d) Temporary Signs in Business, Office and Industrial Districts. Temporary signs are permitted subject to the following provisions:
(1) Temporary window signs shall comply with the following:
A. The area of temporary window signs, either affixed thereto or visible from the outside, shall not exceed the percentage of the window area set forth in Schedule 1290.05. This area is in addition to the allowable sign area for identification signs permanently attached to windows.
B. All temporary window signs shall be displayed no longer than 30 days after placement, after which time such sign shall either be removed or replaced.
(2) Temporary signs advertising the sale, rental or lease of a building or part thereof shall be located on the lot occupied by the building or use advertised.
(3) All other temporary signs. One freestanding temporary sign or one banner sign attached to the front of the building shall be permitted for a period not to exceed 30 days no more than once per calendar year. A temporary freestanding sign shall be located no closer than five feet from the street right-of-way line.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)