(A) Window signs. WINDOW SIGN means any sign attached to, placed upon, or painted on the interior of a window or door of a building which is intended for viewing from the exterior of that building. All window signs, both temporary and permanent combined, shall not exceed 50% of the total square footage of window frontage. These signs shall not be included in the maximum area of permanent signs permitted by business. No permit shall be required.
(B) Awnings or canopies used as signs. One awning sign shall be permitted per building. The total area of one face of the sign shall not exceed six square feet, and the vertical dimension of the sign shall be at least eight feet from the sidewalk and shall be no closer than three feet to the curb line in horizontal dimension. This sign lettering area shall not be included in the maximum area of permanent signs permitted. Lettering added to an existing awning shall not require a permit. A permit shall be required for the replacement of an existing awning or the installation of a new awning.
(C) Temporary signs. Temporary signs include commercial advertising banners, flags, pennants, and temporary business or identification signs intended to promote special business occasions associated with the business or other pursuits conducted on or within the premises on which the sign is erected or maintained. Temporary signs shall :
(1) Not exceed one sign per business location.
(2) Be allowed by permit only, shall not exceed a period of 30 days, and any permit shall be limited to one every 90 days.
(3) Not exceed 20% of the maximum area of permanent signs permitted for a location. This 20% shall be in addition to the square footage of the permanent signage at that location.
(4) Not extend into the line of a street, sidewalk, alley, or other thoroughfare.
(D) Portable or movable signs. Portable or movable signs for commercial or advertising use to advertise grand openings, charitable, or community-related events and similar activities are permitted in the business districts, subject to the following restrictions:
(1) No more than one such sign shall be permitted per premise.
(2) Such sings shall be allowed by permit only, shall not exceed a period of 30 days, and any permit shall be limited to one every 90 days.
(3) Illuminated portable signs shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and the National Electric Code.
(4) No portable sign shall be located closer than one-half the setback distance from the building setback to the street or right of way.
(5) No portable sign shall exceed 32 square feet in surface display area.
(E) Sandwich board signs. Temporary advertisement signs known as "sandwich boards" may be used on a day to day basis when placed on the sidewalk at the curb line and restricting pedestrian clearance to not less than five feet. Sandwich board signs may only be in place during the operating hours of the business displaying the sign. Sandwich board signs may only be displayed on a sidewalk which borders the property of the business displaying the sign or which borders public property which is contiguous to the business displaying the sign. No sign shall be displayed on a sidewalk which borders a city municipal building. No permit shall be required for conforming sandwich board signs.
(F) Signs during festivals and special events. During the Harvest Home Parade and Fair at Harvest Home Park in September of each year, and during special events such as the West Side Street Fest and other festivals properly conducted within the City of Cheviot, temporary signs advertising products, services, businesses, or not-for-profit organizations may be displayed on the Harvest Home Park fence and in the Harvest Home Park premises without a permit with the approval of the Safety-Service Director. Signs may be erected in other parts of the city where the event is being conducted if the festival or event is taking place outside of Harvest Home Park. The Safety-Service Director may set the conditions for the erection, duration, and removal of the signs.
(Ord. 06-14, passed 10-3-06; Am. Ord. 15-18, passed 6-16-15)