(a) Temporary Signs In Nonresidential Districts. Districts shall comply with the following regulations:
(1) Temporary window signs. Temporary window signs are permitted in addition to permanent window signs provided the total of all window signs shall not exceed 50% of the window panel in which they are displayed.
(2) Temporary banners, pennants and similar advertising devices.
A. The area of all banners displayed for a use shall be limited to 25% of the permitted permanent building sign area.
B. Any number of strips of pennants, streamers, balloons not exceeding 24 inches in diameter and similar small objects are permitted provided each is adequately secured to either a structure or the ground.
C. Each use shall be permitted to display banners, strips of pennants, streamers, balloons and similar small objects for a period of no more than 30 days within any 90-day period.
(3) Temporary free-standing signs.
A. Real estate/development free-standing signs. Each lot shall be permitted to erect one temporary sign for an unspecified period. Such temporary sign shall not exceed 16 square feet in U-4 and C-1 Districts and 32 square feet in U-5, U-6, U-7, and U-8 Districts. This provision is intended to be used to erect a real estate/development sign.
B. Other temporary free-standing signs. Each lot shall be permitted to erect one temporary sign to be displayed for a period of no more than 30 days within any 90-day period. Such temporary sign shall not exceed 32 square feet.
C. Height and setback. All temporary free-standing signs shall have a maximum permitted height of five feet and shall be located a minimum of ten feet from the public right-of-way and ten feet from the side lot line.
D. Temporary portable free-standing signs in U-4 Districts. Whenever a building in a U-4 District is set back less than 20 feet from the public right-of-way, a temporary portable sandwich board sign or similar type of temporary sign shall be permitted in lieu of the temporary free-standing sign permitted above:
1. Such sign shall be placed no more than five feet from the front of the building and may encroach upon the public right-of-way provided an unobstructed walkway is reserved for public passage.
2. Such sign shall not exceed three feet in height and two feet in width.
3. Such sign shall be placed indoors at the close of each business day.
(4) Temporary inflatable signs. Inflatable signs shall be permitted only in accordance with the following regulations and other applicable regulations of this chapter:
A. Parcels within 100 feet of the Interstate 90 right-of-way shall be permitted to erect one inflatable sign to be displayed for a period of no more than 30 days within any 90-day period.
B. Inflatable signs shall be set back from any lot line a minimum of 20 feet.
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C. Inflatable signs shall be ground-mounted or attached to supports and guy wires that are ground-mounted or securely attached to the building roof in such a manner to ensure the inflatable sign does not encroach upon the air rights of adjoining properties.
D. Inflatable signs shall not be secured to any mechanical equipment, parapet walls or other items normally found on the roof of structures.
E. Inflatable signs shall not be installed below or within ten feet horizontally of any electrical conductor, fire alarm conductor or other similar installation.
(b) Temporary Signs in Residential Districts. Temporary signs in Residential Districts shall comply with the following regulations:
(1) Area and height limits. Temporary signs in Residential Districts shall conform to the area, height, and setback regulations set forth in Table 1390.07(b)(1).
1390.07(b)(1) Regulations for Temporary Signs in Residential Districts | |||||
Use Type | Maximum Number Permitted | Maximum Total Area per Type | Maximum Area per Sign | Regulations for Ground Signs | |
Maximum Height | Minimum Setback from ROW | ||||
1390.07(b)(1) Regulations for Temporary Signs in Residential Districts | |||||
Use Type | Maximum Number Permitted | Maximum Total Area per Type | Maximum Area per Sign | Regulations for Ground Signs | |
Maximum Height | Minimum Setback from ROW | ||||
A. Single-Family Dwellings, Duplexes and Townhomes: | |||||
1. Window | per unit | 4 sq. ft. | 4 sq. ft. | — | — |
2. Free-standing | 5 per lot | 30 sq. ft. | 6 sq. ft. | 4 ft. | 10 ft. |
B. Apartment Buildings | |||||
1. Window | per unit | 4 sq. ft. | 4 sq. ft. | — | — |
2. Free-standing | 2 per building | 32 sq. ft. | 16 sq. ft. | 5 ft. | 10 ft. |
C. Nonresidential Uses | |||||
1. Free-standing | 2 per lot | 32 sq. ft. | 16 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 10 ft. |
2. Banner attached to building | per parcel(a) | 32 sq. ft. | 16 sq. ft. | ||
(a) No limit on the number of this type of sign provided the total area of this type does not exceed the maximum area permitted. | |||||
(2) Temporary signs shall be permitted to contain a commercial message only for a business being conducted at the parcel, building or lot, or for real estate sale, lease or rent of the property.
(3) Each lot shall be permitted to erect one temporary sign in compliance with the permitted area set forth in Section 1390.07(b)(1) above for an unspecified time. This provision is intended to be used to erect a real estate/development sign or political sign.
(4) All other temporary free-standing signs and banners shall be permitted for a maximum of 30 consecutive days, and not more than a total of 90 days per calendar year, after which time the sign shall either be removed or replaced.
(5) Temporary free-standing signs shall not be located in the public right-of-way and shall not be closer than ten feet to a side lot line.
(6) In addition to the above, one temporary free-standing sign promoting a garage sale or other similar household sale shall be permitted for single-family and two-family dwellings and attached single-family units in accordance with the following regulations:
A. Maximum number of signs: one per lot or townhouse unit.
B. Maximum sign area: four square feet per sign.
C. Maximum height: three feet for free-standing signs.
D. Location: five feet minimum setback from every lot line.
E. Display period: no more than three four-day periods per year.
(c) Carnivals and Festivals. Notwithstanding the regulations of this chapter, additional temporary signs may be permitted for carnivals and open-air festivals approved on nonresidential lots. Temporary signs, including banners, portable signs, and free-standing signs shall be permitted for nonprofit advertising for no more than a three-day period four times in any calendar years, when approved as part of a temporary use permit.
(d) Removal. Temporary signs that are erected in order to announce or advertise a specific event shall be removed within seven days after the close of such event.
(e) Safety Standards. Temporary signs shall comply with the regulations of the Building Code and other applicable codes.
(Ord. 87-2009. Passed 4-20-09. Effective 5-20-09.)