(a) Temporary signs, defined in section 1187-02, located on private property, are exempt from standard permit requirements. Temporary signs that comply with the requirements in this sub-section 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 Temporary Signs: One (1) large temporary 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 temporary sign may be permitted so long as there is a minimum spacing of 200 feet between the two (2) large temporary signs.
i. Type:
• Building or Wall sign
• Freestanding Pole, Monument or Ground sign
• Window sign
• Banner
ii. Area:
• Each large temporary freestanding, window, or wall sign shall have a maximum area of 16 sq. ft.
• Each large temporary banner shall have a maximum area of 32 sq. ft.
iii. Height:
• Large temporary signs that are freestanding shall have a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
• Banners shall hang at a height no greater than 24 feet.
B. Small Temporary Signs: In addition to the large temporary sign(s) outlined above, three (3) small temporary signs are 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 > 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 temporary sign shall have a maximum area of six (6) sq. ft.
• Height: Small temporary signs shall have a maximum height of six (6) feet.
(2) Residential Districts:
A. Large Temporary Signs: One (1) large temporary sign is permitted per residential 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 temporary freestanding, window, or wall sign shall have a maximum area of 16 square feet.
• Each large temporary banner shall have a maximum area of 32 square feet.
iii. Height:
• Large temporary signs that are freestanding shall have a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
• Banners shall hang at a height no greater than 24 feet.
B. Small Temporary Signs: Three (3) small temporary signs are permitted per residential Property.
i. Type:
• Building or Wall sign
• Freestanding Pole, Monument or Ground sign
• Window sign
ii. Area: Each small temporary sign shall have a maximum area of six (6) sq. ft.
iii. Height: Small temporary signs shall have a maximum height of six (6) feet.
(c) Duration.
(1) Temporary signs may be displayed up to a maximum of 30 consecutive days, two (2) times per year.
(d) Permission: The party posting the temporary sign is solely responsible for obtaining the permission of the Property owner before posting their temporary sign.
(e) Municipal Notification: Temporary signs are exempt from the standard permit requirements but the date of erection of a temporary sign must be written in indelible ink on the lower right hand corner of the sign.
(f) Installation and Maintenance.
(1) All temporary signs must be installed such that in the opinion of the City of Canton's building official, they do not create a safety hazard.
(2) All temporary signs must be made of durable materials and shall be well-maintained.
(g) Illumination: Illumination of any temporary sign is prohibited.
Table of Sign Regulations by Type - Temporary Signs
Type | Non-Residential Districts | Residential Districts |
Large Temporary Signs (max area: 32 sq. ft. for banner, 16 square feet for all other signs) | 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: Ground: Max 8 ft. Banner: Max. 24 ft. | Number: 1 per Property if Property is 5+ acres with 400+ ft. of street frontage, or has > 10,000 square feet of floor area Height: Ground: Max 8 ft. Banner: Max. 24 ft. |
Small Temporary Signs (max area: 6 sq. ft.) | Number: 3 per Property; 4 if Property is 5+ acres with 400+ ft. of street frontage, or has > 10,000 square feet of floor area Height: Max 6 ft. | Number: 3 per Property Height: Max 6 ft. |
(Ord. 25-2019. Passed 2-25-19.)