Temporary signs are permitted in accordance with the provisions of this section, except that where other sections of this chapter regulate such signs, the more restrictive regulation shall apply.
(A) General provisions. All temporary signs shall comply with the following standards.
(1) Illumination. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
(2) Relation to products or services. Temporary commercial signs must be related to the products or services sold on the premises. Temporary non-commercial or political signs may not be related to the products or services sold on the premises.
(B) Temporary signs exempt from permit requirement. The following temporary signs are exempt from the sign permit requirements of this chapter and shall comply with the following standards.
(1) A-frame signs.
(a) Location.
1. A-frame signs are permitted in all non-residential districts, and in all residential districts for non-residential uses.
2. A-frame signs may be located on the sidewalk, but must maintain at least four feet of sidewalk width so as not to interfere with pedestrian traffic or accessibility.
3. A-frame signs must be located within 15 feet of the primary entrance of the building.
(b) Quantity. One A-frame sign is permitted per zoning lot.
(c) Size. A-frame signs shall not exceed six square feet in area and four feet in height.
(d) Display period.
1. A-frame signs may be displayed on a daily basis, but this display shall be limited to business hours. A-frame signs must be stored indoors at all other times.
2. A-frame signs shall not be displayed when severe weather conditions exist, such as high winds or heavy snow.
(2) Construction signs.
(a) Location. Construction signs are permitted in all zoning districts.
(b) Quantity. One construction sign is permitted per street frontage.
(c) Size.
1. ln residential districts, construction signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area per sign and four feet in height.
2. In non-residential districts, construction signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area per sign and eight feet in height.
(d) Display period. Construction signs shall be displayed only after approval of a building permit. Construction signs shall be removed no later than seven days after construction is complete, or issuance of an occupancy permit, whichever occurs first.
(3) Garage or yard sale signs.
(a) Location. Garage and yard sale signs are permitted in all residential zoning districts.
(b) Quantity. One garage or yard sale sign is permitted per street frontage.
(c) Size. Garage and yard sale signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area per sign.
(d) Display period. Garage and yard sale signs may be displayed for up to two days prior to the event, and shall be removed within one day after the event.
(4) Political signs.
(a) Location. Political signs are permitted in all zoning districts.
(b) Size. Political signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in area per sign and six feet in height.
(5) Pennant signs. Pennant signs are permitted for motor vehicle sales uses located in the C-4 District along Ogden Avenue only.
(6) Real estate signs.
(a) Location. Real estate signs are permitted in all zoning districts.
(b) Quantity. One real estate sign is permitted per street frontage.
(c) Size.
1. ln residential districts, real estate signs shall not exceed six square feet in area per sign and six feet in height.
2. ln non-residential districts, real estate signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area per sign and eight feet in height.
(d) Display period.
1. Real estate signs that direct persons to property or buildings for sale, rental, or lease shall be removed no later than seven days after the sale, rental, or lease agreement is signed.
2. Real estate signs that direct persons to open houses may be displayed for two days prior to the event, and shall be removed within two hours after the event.
(7) Window signs. Temporary window signs do not require a sign permit but shall meet the standards of division (B)(10) of this section.
(C) Temporary signs with permit requirement. The following temporary signs require a sign permit, per § 1476.02 (Sign Permits and Variations), and shall comply with the following standards.
(1) Banner signs.
(a) Location.
1. Banner signs are permitted for non-residential uses in all zoning districts.
2. Banner signs shall not project above the roof of the building to which it is attached, or if attached to a permanent sign, higher than the top of the sign.
3. Banner signs shall not encroach into the public right-of-way.
(b) Quantity. One banner sign is permitted per business, which may be displayed as a pole sign, wall sign, or window sign.
(c) Size. Banner signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area.
(d) Display period.
1. Banner signs are limited to a display period of 30 days.
2. Banner signs may be displayed on a zoning lot no more than four times in one year.
(2) Inflatable devices. Refer to Figure 1476.06-A. Inflatable Device.
(a) Location.
1. Inflatable devices are permitted in the C-2, C-4, and I Districts.
2. Inflatable devices shall be ground-mounted, and shall not be mounted to any structure or vehicle.
3. Inflatable devices shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from the front lot line.
(b) Quantity.
1. One inflatable device is permitted per business.
2. Inflatable signs may not be displayed simultaneously by adjacent businesses, or by more than one business in the same multi-tenant commercial development.
(c) Size. Inflatable devices shall not exceed 25 feet in height.
(d) Display period..
1. Inflatable devices are limited to a display period of seven days.
2. Inflatable devices may be displayed on a zoning lot no more than two times in one year.
Figure 1476.06-A. Inflatable Device
(Ord. 17-33, passed 9-12- 2017)