Subd. 1. Applicability. Temporary signs are not intended for permanent installation. Temporary signs come in a variety of types, each of which are regulated below. Where not specifically defined, temporary signs shall be regulated per Subd. 2 below.
Subd. 2. General Regulations.
1. Permit. A permit shall be obtained for each location and time period for placement of temporary signs, except:
a. A permit for temporary signs under eight square feet in area shall not be required to obtain a permit provided that the posting date of the sign is legibly and permanently printed on the sign; and/or
b. Farm stands in any district are permitted to display a temporary sign less than 16 square feet in area during the period of sales. Temporary commercial signs shall advertise an activity on the property on which they are located.
2. Location. If attached to a building, sign shall be flat and shall not project above the room line.
3. Limit. No more than four temporary signs may be placed on a site at any one time.
4. Time. No temporary sign shall be located on a property for more than 60 consecutive days.
5. Placement. Per M.S. § 211B.045, as it may be amended from time to time, all non-commercial signs of any size may be posted in any number beginning 46 days before the state primary in a state general election year until ten days following the state general election. The same time limitations shall apply to local elections. Placement of such signs shall adhere to Subd. 2.1 above.
6. Maintenance. All temporary signs must be maintained and shall be removed if material shows signs of wear such as fraying, fading, chipping, or other physical damage.
Subd. 3. Specific Regulations by Type of Temporary Sign.
1. A-Frame (Sandwich Board).
a. Signs must leave a minimum of six feet of clear walkway on the sidewalk.
b. One sign allowed per business, ten square feet per side, four feet in height.
c. Such signs shall not be left on the sidewalk overnight.
2. Banner Sign.
a. Banner signs may extend across a public street only by permission of the governing body and shall be subject to all related laws and ordinances.
b. One sign per property.
c. The maximum sign area for a banner sign shall be 32 square feet.
d. Signs may be supported by posts or stakes which are attached to the ground or securely attached to the face of a building.
3. Flag.
a. Sign shall be set back no less than ten feet from the curb or street.
b. The maximum aggregate area of all flag signs shall not exceed 32 square feet.
c. A flagpole shall not exceed a height of 25 feet.
4. Freestanding.
a. The top of the sign shall not extend more than six feet above ground level.
b. The maximum sign area is 32 square feet.
c. The sign shall be set back no less than ten feet from the curb or street.
5. Window signs.
a. Location. No limit on the location of the sign except as otherwise specified in this Code.
b. Limit. Window signs are limited to 75% of the total surface area of the window to which they are affixed.