Notwithstanding any other restriction contained in this chapter, prior to the opening to the general public of a retail building larger than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet, or prior to the reopening to the general public of such a building if a substantial portion of the building is closed to the general public, flags or banners may be erected announcing the opening or reopening of the building. The flags or banners may also identify the principal occupant of the building. Such flags or banners shall be removed no more than three (3) months after they are erected or within fourteen (14) days after the opening or reopening, whichever occurs first.
Any flag or banner erected pursuant to this section shall be considered a sign for the purposes of chapter 3, article 30 of this title and therefore shall require architectural review as a sign pursuant to that article.
In addition to the above requirements, any flag or banner erected pursuant to this section shall meet the following requirements:
A. The flag or banner shall be mounted on a wall of the building which fronts directly on a public street and does not front directly on an alley; and
B. If the flag or banner exceeds forty (40) square feet in area, the flag or banner shall not be erected except pursuant to a building permit issued pursuant to title 9 of this code. (Ord. 93-O-2181, eff. 11-19-1993)