Temporary signs are permitted in any commercial or industrial district, provided all other standards of this subchapter are met and permits for the sign have been obtained from the Building Department. The temporary signs may be double-faced and shall not exceed 32 square feet in surface display area per face and shall not exceed 6 feet in height. Wind-blown devices, such as pennants, spinners, and streamers shall also be allowed on the site of the business during a grand opening or business special event. All temporary signs and wind-blown devices shall be located on the site where the business is located and shall be set back not less than 10 feet from all road rights-of way.
(A) Temporary grand opening signs. One temporary grand opening sign shall be permitted on a site for a period not to exceed 21 days for those businesses that are new to a particular location. In the event new owners acquire the business and the business name changes when the new owners begin operation, the business shall be considered to be “new” for the purposes of enforcement of this division.
(B) Business or institutional special event signs. Each business, school, church or other institution may advertise special events such as sidewalk sales, seasonal displays and special programs for a period not to exceed 30 days in any calendar year. Signs for special events shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 434, passed 7-10-2008)