Temporary signs are allowed in all zoning districts subject to this section.
(A) “Temporary sign” defined. A TEMPORARY SIGN means a sign intended to be displayed for a limited period of time. The following types of signs are always considered temporary and allowed only as a temporary sign:
(1) Banner signs;
(2) Feather banners;
(3) Yard signs;
(4) Inflatable balloon signs; and
(5) Post signs on a residential property (e.g., for-sale signs).
(B) Allowed by-right. Temporary signs that comply with this section are allowed by-right without a zoning clearance or other form of Department approval.
(D) Maximum area. Temporary signs may not exceed the maximum sign area shown in Table 340-10.
Table 340-10: Maximum Temporary Sign Area | |
Zoning District | Maximum Area |
DT, DW, HC, NC, OR | 25 sq. ft. per tenant, business or land use |
SC, HM, HN, LI, GI | |
Tenants with less than 50 ft. of tenant frontage | 25 sq. ft. per tenant, business or land use |
Tenants with 50 ft. or more of tenant frontage | 0.5 sq. ft. per linear foot of building frontage to a maximum of 100 sq. ft. |
All other zoning districts | 25 sq. ft. per site |
(E) Illumination. Illumination of temporary signs is prohibited.
(F) Duration.
(1) Temporary signs may be displayed for the maximum duration shown in Table 340-11.
(2) A sign displayed longer than allowed by Table 340-11 is considered a permanent sign subject to all applicable requirements in this section.
Table 340-11: Temporary Sign Duration | |
Type of Temporary Sign | Maximum Duration |
Yard signs | 90 days |
Post signs | 180 days |
All other temporary signs | 30 days per occurrence not to exceed a total of 60 calendar days per year |
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 916-C.S., passed 7-6-21)