Temporary signage outlined in this section are allowed subject to the filing of an application for and issuance of a temporary signage permit, unless expressly exempted in this section.
A. General Requirements: The following shall apply to all temporary signage as outlined herein:
1. Such signs shall not be illuminated unless by way of permanently installed indirect lighting sources.
2. Such signs shall not be placed in any public or private right of way, park strips, medians, or roundabouts.
3. Such signs shall not be placed so as to create a traffic hazard in a clear view area.
4. Such signs shall require application for an issuance of a temporary sign permit prior to installing or erecting a temporary sign, unless expressly exempted in this section.
5. All temporary signage must be set back beyond the farthestmost part of the permanent ground mounted signage on the same property that fronts the same property line.
6. Businesses utilizing electronic message centers as provided within this chapter shall not be allowed the use of temporary signage as outlined within this section.
B. Special Event Signs: Temporary signs for events that have been issued a special events permit may be erected as allowed in this subsection.
1. Such signs shall be permitted in all zones following application for and approval of a temporary signage permit.
2. Such signs are subject to the following requirements:
a. Such signs may be posted for a period not to exceed twenty one (21) days, including days after the event.
b. Special event signs shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in size, and shall not have more than two (2) faces, and must be securely attached to the ground by posts with a stabilizing crossbar between the ground posts at the top of the sign.
c. Up to thirty five (35) signs are allowed per event.
d. Permission for the placement of such signs from property owners shall be required as a part of an application for a temporary signage permit.
e. Special event signs for the same special event shall be placed no less than seventy (70) yards apart along a street.
f. Special event signs may be placed no more than one (1) time in six (6) months for the same event.
g. Special event signs shall not be placed in areas designated by Draper City as “not permissible” on specific Draper City owned property.
C. Properties Subject To Development Or Construction: Properties which have been approved for a subdivision or site plan are subject to the following guidelines:
1. Properties subject to development or construction shall be allowed one on site sign.
2. The maximum area of such sign shall be forty eight (48) square feet.
3. The maximum height of such sign shall be eight feet (8').
4. Such sign may be illuminated by indirect lighting only.
5. Such sign shall be removed immediately upon issuance of the final building permit for residential properties or the final certificate of occupancy for nonresidential properties.
D. Banners: Banners may be used subject to the following provisions:
1. Such signs may be used in all nonresidential zones and the RM1 and RM2 residential zones.
2. Such signs shall be allowable for the following holiday periods without a permit:
Presidents Day and Valentine's Day | February for 5 days including the holiday |
Easter | March or April for 5 days including the holiday |
Memorial Day | May for 5 days including the holiday |
July 4 | 5 days including the holiday |
July 24 | 5 days including the holiday |
Labor Day | September for 5 days including the holiday |
Thanksgiving | November for 7 days including the holiday |
Holiday season | For 23 days starting December 10 and ending January 2 |
3. Such signs shall be allowable for an additional four (4) occurrences per calendar year up to fourteen (14) days per occurrence. Occurrences may run consecutively, upon issuance of a temporary sign permit for such, but shall be considered independent occurrences.
4. Businesses which have received a new business license shall be allowed a banner sign for thirty (30) days during a grand opening upon issuance of a temporary sign permit. This permit shall not count as an occurrence.
5. One banner per street frontage may be a maximum of thirty two (32) square feet.
6. Such signs must be securely attached to a structure, fence, or to ground posts. When mounted to the ground, banners may be not higher than forty eight inches (48") from the ground to the top of the sign and must have a stabilizing crossbar between the ground posts at the top of the sign.
7. Such signs shall not be located within any public or private right-of-way, park strips, medians, or roundabouts.
8. Such signs shall not be placed where they obstruct the view of any sign identified in subsection 9-26-100A of this chapter.
9. Banners may be two (2) faced but may not be split faced as identified in subsection 9-26-060H2 of this chapter.
10. Permission for the placement of such signs from property owners shall be required as a part of an application for a temporary signage permit.
(Ord. 963, 2-15-2011; amd. Ord. 1098, 8-8-2015; Ord. 1437, 5-19-2020)