(a) Limited duration signs in Section 1187.02 Definitions, located on private property are subject to the regulations set forth below. Limited Duration signs that comply with the requirements in this subsection shall not be included in the determination of the type, number, or area of signs allowed on a Property. (Note: Regulations of this chapter do not apply to banners displayed in the public right-of-way).
(b) Size and Number.
(1) Non-Residential Districts:
A. Large Limited Durations Signs: One (1) large limited duration sign is permitted per Property in all non-residential districts. If a Property is greater than five (5) acres in size and has at least 400 feet of street frontage or has more than 10,000 square feet of floor area, one (1) additional large limited duration sign may be permitted so long as there is a minimum spacing of 200 feet between the two (2) large limited duration signs.
i. Type:
• Building or Wall sign
• Freestanding Pole, Monument or Ground sign
• Window sign
• Banner
ii. Area: Each large limited duration sign shall have a maximum area of 16 sq. ft.
iii. Height: Large limited duration signs that are freestanding shall have a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
B. Small Limited Duration Signs: In addition to the large limited duration sign(s) outlined above, one (1) small limited duration sign is permitted per Property in all nonresidential zones. If a Property is greater than five (5) acres in size and has at least 400 feet of street frontage or has more than 10,000 square feet of floor area, one (1) additional small sign may be permitted.
i. Type:
• Building or Wall sign
• Freestanding Pole, Monument or Ground sign
• Window sign
ii. Area: Each small limited duration sign shall have a maximum area of six (6) sq. ft.
iii. Height: Small limited duration signs that are freestanding shall have a maximum height of six (6) feet.
(2) Residential Districts:
A. Large Limited Duration Sign: One (1) large limited duration sign is permitted per Property so long as the Property is greater than five (5) acres in size and has at least 400 feet of street frontage or has more than 10,000 square feet of floor area.
i. Type:
• Building or Wall sign
• Freestanding Pole, Monument or Ground sign
• Window sign
• Banner
ii. Area: Each large limited duration sign shall have a maximum area of 16 sq. ft.
iii. Height: Large limited duration signs that are freestanding shall have a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
B. Small Limited Duration Sign: One (1) small limited duration sign is permitted per Property.
i. Type:
• Building or Wall sign
• Freestanding Pole, Monument or Ground sign
• Window sign
• Wall sign
ii. Area: Each small limited duration sign shall have a maximum area of six (6) sq. ft.
iii. Height: Small limited duration signs that are freestanding shall have a maximum height of six (6) feet.
C. Installation and Maintenance.
i. All limited duration signs must be installed such that in the opinion of the City of Canton building official, they do not create a safety hazard.
ii. All limited duration signs must be made of durable materials and shall be well-maintained.
iii. Limited duration signs that are frayed, torn, or broken will be deemed unmaintained and required to be removed.
D. Illumination: Illumination of any limited duration sign is prohibited.
Table of Sign Regulations by Type - Limited Duration Signs
Type | Non-Residential Districts | Residential Districts |
Large Limited Duration Signs (max. area 16 sq. ft.) | Number: 1 per property, 2 if property is 5+ acres with 400+ ft. of street frontage or has > 10,000 square feet of floor area. Height: Maximum 8 ft. | 1 per property if property is 5+ acres with 400+ ft. of street frontage or has > 10,000 square feet of floor area. Height: Maximum 8 ft. |
Small Limited Duration Signs (max. area 6 sq. ft.) | Number: 1 per property; 2 if property is 5+ acres with 400+ ft. of frontage or has > 10,000 square feet of floor area. Height: Maximum 6 ft. | Number: 1 per property Height: Maximum 6 ft. |
(Ord. 25-2019. Passed 2-25-19.)