(A) Gateway District.
(1) Monument signs only.
(2) Single pole signs; portable signs; window signs and painted signs; billboards; banners (except for 15-day grand opening); and feather signs are prohibited in the Gateway District.
(B) Restricted Professional and Office District (RPO) Zoned Areas. Monument signs only.
(C) Central Business District.
(1) Wall signs.
(2) Marquee signs.
(3) Projecting signs.
(D) First Monday Business District.
(1) Permanent signage on city property must be reviewed by the First Monday Committee. All FMBD permanent signage must be properly permitted.
(2) All types of signs allowed except pole signs and billboards.
(E) B-1, B-2 and GI-1. All signage allowed except billboards.
(F) R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, MF-1, MF-2, MH-1. Monument signs only.
(G) The following signs are not regulated by the sign ordinance:
(1) Traffic control signs.
(2) City signs.
(3) Construction signs - one per lot, no more than 40 square feet.
(4) Information signs - warning signs, security, parking, directional signs and community or school information signs or banners.
(5) Real estate signs - one sign allowed per lot, ten square feet or less per face.
(6) Political/Campaign signs - cannot have an effective area greater than 36 square feet, cannot be more than eight feet in height, cannot be illuminated, and cannot have moving elements. Political signs must follow all other state and federal rules and regulations regarding political/campaign signs.
(7) Temporary banners and signs to announce the opening of a new business are allowed up to 30 days with the permission of the Building Official.
(8) Temporary off-site banners promoting a public event, a charity or non-profit event may be erected subject to special permitting procedures listed below:
(a) Application for an off-site banner must be submitted to the Building Official at least 30 days prior to the opening day of the event. The applicant must list the size of the banner, the location of the banner, a contact name and information concerning the event. The banner must be placed up and removed by the applicant in the time agreed. Prior to placement of the banner, a permit must be obtained at City Hall. Preference will be given to non-profit organizations, civic organizations, IRS recognized charities, and events held in the Canton city limits. Banners not removed on time will be removed, and the organization sponsor will be charged for a sign permit and will not be allowed to advertise in the future.
(b) Banners which receive a special permit may be allowed up for a maximum of two weeks. If no other party is scheduled for special events, the banner may go up for an additional two weeks (30-day total). Banners may not be scheduled more than three months in advance of the event.
(9) Interior signs not visible from the centerline of the street parallel with the building facade shall be allowed. Signs visible from the street centerline must meet the requirements of the ordinance.
(10) Flags of the United States government or the State of Texas, or any other governmental flag, may be displayed in an appropriate, respectful and proper manner according to the U.S. Flag Code and the Texas Flag Code. Flag poles must meet building code requirements and must be set a minimum of 15 feet off the right-of-way.
(11) Historical markers designating a local, state, or national landmark are allowed.
(Ord. 2016-22, passed 9-11-2012)