The following temporary signs shall be permitted anywhere within the City provided they meet the established standards.
(a) General Definitions Related to Temporary Signs.
(1) Temporary signs shall be as defined in this Code and may include, but are not limited to, political signs, real estate signs, and special event signs.
(2) Temporary signs with a commercial message include, but are not limited to, real estate signs, signs that reference the sale of items or other business-related activities, or signs that include text classified as a commercial message.
(3) Temporary signs that do not contain a commercial message include, but are not limited to, political signs and any other sign with text that is not classified as a commercial message.
(b) Standards That Apply to All Temporary Signs.
(1) No temporary sign shall be mounted, attached, affixed, installed, or otherwise secured by any permanent means to any building, permanent sign, other structure, or improvement, or to the ground upon which it is erected.
(2) No temporary sign shall be mounted, attached, affixed, installed, or otherwise secured so as to protrude above the roof of a structure.
(3) Lighting shall be prohibited for temporary signs.
(4) Portable, temporary signs are permitted provided they are tied down to prevent damage to other structures or property and are not located on a wheeled or other transport chassis.
(5) No temporary sign shall be located in a right-of-way.
(c) Temporary Signs for Development/Construction.
(1) One temporary, on-premises sign may be posted on the site where a development project or subdivision is under construction.
(2) A zoning permit shall be required for the sign.
(3) The sign may be posted 60 days prior to and throughout the duration of construction.
(4) Such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area per side (two sides maximum).
(5) The maximum height of the signs shall be six feet.
(6) The setback and location of the temporary sign shall be approved by the Zoning Commissioner.
(7) The applicant must submit a request to renew the applicable zoning permit every six months.
(d) Temporary Signs for Special Events.
(1) For nonresidential uses in residential districts, or for any uses in nonresidential districts, one temporary, on-premises sign may be used announcing special events on-site and may be erected for a total of 30 days and must be removed two weeks after the event with the occurrence of no more than three a year. The signs shall meet the following standards:
A. A zoning permit shall be required for the sign.
B. Such signs shall not exceed 40 square feet in area per side (two sides maximum).
C. The maximum height of the signs shall be six feet.
D. The setback and location of the temporary sign shall be approved by the Zoning Commissioner.
E. A 30-day extension may be granted by the Zoning Commissioner.
(2) When a new business has received zoning compliance inspection approval, a zoning permit, or a change in business name or ownership, and the permanent sign has not been installed, one additional temporary sign may be permitted until the permanent sign has been installed, or not more than 60 days, whichever is less. Such sign shall meet the same standards as established in subsection (d)(1) hereof.
(e) Temporary Signs on Properties with a Garage or Yard Sale. Temporary signs may be placed on a residential lot (without a zoning permit) that is or will be hosting a garage or yard sale for a period of time beginning 24 hours in advance of said sale and shall be removed immediately after the completion of the garage or yard sale.
(f) Temporary Signs on Properties for Lease, Sale, or Business Service.
(1) Temporary Signs on Properties for Lease or Sale in Residential Districts. Up to two temporary signs that contain a commercial message may be permitted on an individual lot (without a zoning permit). Such signs shall be limited to six square feet or less in sign area and five feet in height.
(2) Temporary Signs on Properties for Lease or Sale in Nonresidential Districts.
A. Up to two temporary signs that contain a commercial message may be permitted on an individual lot (without a zoning permit). Such signs shall be limited to six square feet or less in sign area and five feet in height.
B. In addition to the above two temporary signs, a larger temporary sign is allowed in a nonresidential district provided it complies with the following requirements:
1. The owner of the property where the sign will be located shall apply for and receive a zoning permit for the sign;
2. There shall be a limit of one sign per lot and such sign shall not exceed 32 square feet per side with a maximum of two sides;
3. A zoning permit shall be required for the sign.
4. The maximum height shall be eight feet;
5. The setback and location of the temporary sign shall be approved by the Zoning Commissioner; and
6. The applicant must submit a request to renew the applicable zoning permit every six months.
(3) Business Service Signs. One temporary sign recognizing a business service performed on property is permitted on an individual lot (without a zoning permit). Such sign shall be limited to six square feet or less in sign area and five feet in height. Such sign may be displayed for a maximum of 30 days.
(Ord. 7675. Passed 11-11-14.)