Temporary signs shall be permitted in conformance with table 10-1 (subsection 10-10-5A of this chapter) and the following regulations:
A. Appearance And Installation: Temporary signs for special events may be approved, provided the signs do not have moving parts, blinking or flashing lights, glaring lights, animated neon or extensive use of bright, offensive colors. All temporary signs shall be secured on at least two (2) sides to the ground or a building or structure to prevent the sign from being moved by physical or weather forces.
B. Requirements:
1. Banners and portable signs are allowed without permits subject to the following requirements:
a. No more than one temporary sign may be posted per one hundred (100) linear feet of frontage;
b. The maximum size of a banner or portable sign shall be twelve (12) square feet;
c. Signs must be placed on the property, and location shall not interfere with visibility for pedestrian or vehicular traffic; and
d. The signs shall only be displayed between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) P.M. (Ord. 03-O-9, 3-18-2003)
2. All other temporary signs larger than twelve (12) square feet are subject to the following requirements and require a permit: (Ord. 07-O-16, 4-3-2007)
a. Term: Temporary signs may be permitted for up to thirty (30) consecutive days but not more than four (4) times within one calendar year.
b. Maximum number: One per one hundred (100) linear feet of frontage.
C. Street Banners: The building official may authorize the installation of street banners within the public right of way to advertise special events beneficial to the public and community.
D. Removal Of Temporary Signs: Temporary signs and appurtenances shall be removed upon expiration of the temporary sign permit, or if no sign permit is required, the temporary sign shall be removed within thirty (30) days after establishment of the sign. Any temporary sign or appurtenance that is not removed within five (5) days of the expiration of the permit shall be a violation of this section. However, temporary banners permitted by the building official for the public convenience, and banner brackets or mounting hardware may remain in place. The removal of such signs shall be the responsibility of the owner of the premises on which the sign is located. (Ord. 03-O-9, 3-18-2003)