A. A temporary sign permit for signs intended as temporary display and advertising devices such as flags, streamers, banners, and spinners, and signs for businesses of a seasonal nature may be issued by the Community Development Director or his or her designee subject to the application requirements, subject to the following standards:
1. Temporary 90-day permit. A temporary sign permit for existing, new, and future businesses may be issued for a period of time not to exceed 90 calendar days during any one (1) calendar year.
a. Types of signs.
(1) One (1) temporary banner mounted on the exterior wall of a building or structure. Such signs shall not occupy more than ten percent (10%) of the total outside wall area upon which the sign is located, exclusive of windows or door openings, or, one hundred (100) square feet whichever is less; OR
(2) One (1) temporary, portable type sign, not exceeding twenty-four (24) square feet, which advertises special goods, services, or products offered on the site. Such sign must be placed within private property and is not allowed within the public right-of-way.
2. Temporary once-per-week, eight (8) hour signs. A temporary sign permit may be issued for a six (6) month period for the once-per-week, eight (8) hour display of signs. Such signs shall be limited to a maximum of eight (8) hours commencing at the time of weekly sign installation. Such signs shall observe the additional following requirements:
a. Permit frequency. No more than one approval of a once-per-week temporary sign permit shall be granted to any business or location per one (1) calendar year, for a maximum period of six (6) months.
b. Forfeiture of 90-day permit. Any business or location approved for a once-per-week temporary sign permit shall forfeit its eligibility for the 90-day temporary sign permit prescribed by § 20.28.090.A.1. for the duration of the approval. A minimum of sixty (60) days shall be observed between the expiration of a once-per-week permit and any subsequent 90-day permit approval.
c. Size of signs. Signs shall be limited to a maximum of six (6) square feet per side or face. No signs shall exceed a maximum of two (2) sides or faces.
d. Number of signs. A maximum of two (2) signs shall be allowed.
e. Height of signs. A maximum overall height of five (5) feet shall be allowed.
f. Regular scheduled placement of signs. The applicant shall identify a specific, weekly, eight (8) hour display period which shall remain consistent through the permit period.
3. Temporary sign permit for special events and seasonal businesses. A temporary sign permit for special signs and advertising devices such as flags, streamers, banners, and spinners, and event, business or commodity identification signs for special events and seasonal businesses may be issued for a period of time not to exceed the duration of such event or business, and not earlier than 45 days prior to such event or start date of such business, and must be removed within ten (10) days following such event.
a. A separate temporary sign permit shall not be required if such signs meet the standards in this Section and are reviewed and approved as part of a separate planning entitlement, including but not limited to temporary use permits, entertainment permits, and conditional use permits.
B. All temporary signs shall be subject to the following:
1. Signs shall be made of durable, weather-resistant materials, and be continually maintained in good condition. Non-permanent materials, including, but not limited to paper, cardboard, posterboard, plastic laminates and similar materials shall not be used.
2. Sign placement shall not be permitted within the public right-of-way, unless specifically permitted by § 20.28.095.
3. When two or more tenants of a multiple-tenant property (i.e. shopping center) request overlapping display periods for any temporary signs, placement of such signs shall be coordinated to maintain an attractive, uncluttered, quality streetscape appearance.
4. Signs shall be placed so as not to interfere with pedestrian and vehicular traffic or ADA accessibility.
C. Any person applying for temporary sign shall file a request indicating size and type of sign and the proposed location thereof with the Community Development Director or his or her designee. The applicant shall be required to pay appropriate fees as determined by City Council resolution for processing such application.
D. A grand opening banner shall be permitted without a temporary sign permit for new businesses as specified in § 20.28.110.C.
E. Any applicant found to be in violation of this section shall, at a minimum, forfeit their ability to receive approval of a temporary sign permit for a period of sixty (60) days following any observed violation of this section.
(Ord. 877, passed 11-21-89; Am. Ord. 929, passed 10-20-92; Am. Ord. 986, passed 4-16-96; Am. Ord. 1012, passed 5-19-98; Am. Ord. 1028, passed 12-7-99; Am. Ord. 1247, passed 3-19-24)