The following temporary signs shall be permitted anywhere within the City provided they meet the established standards.
(a) Standards that Apply to all Temporary Signs.
(1) Temporary signs shall not be mounted, attached, affixed, installed, or otherwise secured in a manner that will make the sign a permanent sign.
(2) No temporary sign shall be mounted, attached, affixed, installed, or otherwise secured so as to protrude above the roofline of a structure.
(3) Unless otherwise specifically stated, temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
(4) No temporary sign shall require a foundation, support, wiring, fittings, or elements that would traditionally require a building permit or electrical permit.
(5) No streamers, spinning, flashing, or similarly moving devices shall be allowed as part of or attachments to temporary signs.
(6) All temporary signs shall be secured in such a manner as to prevent swinging or other significantly noticeable movement resulting from the wind that could pose a danger to people, vehicles, or structures.
(7) Mobile signs on wheels, runners, casters, parked trailers, parked vehicles, or other temporary or movable signs shall not be permitted unless otherwise specifically stated in this chapter.
(8) Because of the nature of materials typically used to construct temporary signs and to avoid the unsightliness of deteriorating signs and all safety concerns which accompany such a condition, temporary signs shall be removed or replaced when such sign is deteriorated.
(b) Sign Permits for Temporary Signs.
(1) Unless otherwise stated, a sign permit for temporary signs shall be required for temporary signs that exceed 12 square feet.
(2) Only one sign permit for a temporary sign shall be issued to the same business license holder, on the same site, for the same business at any one time.
(c) Temporary Signs in Residential Zoning Districts. The following temporary signs are allowed in the C, SR, UER, MDR and MHP zoning districts or on residential lots within a PUD along provided they comply with all applicable standards:
(1) A maximum of 24 square feet of total temporary sign area is allowed on any single lot.
(2) The signs are limited to yard signs or banner signs subject to the sign-specific standards in Section 1131.10(e): Standards for Temporary Sign Types.
(3) The maximum sign area for any individual sign shall be six square feet with a maximum height of four feet in the C, SR, UER and MHP zoning districts.
(4) The maximum sign area for any individual sign shall be 12 square feet with a maximum height of six feet in the MDR district.
(5) In lieu of the above regulations, any nonresidential use located in a residential zoning district shall be permitted the same amount of temporary commercial signs as allowed in the NCTR District pursuant to Section 1131.10(d): Temporary Signs in Nonresidential Zoning Districts.
(d) Temporary Signs in Nonresidential Zoning Districts. The following temporary signs with a commercial message are allowed in the CI, PO, NCTR, NC, CC, GC, DC and LI nonresidential zoning districts or on lots used for nonresidential purposes within a PUD:
(1) Signs Allowed for an Unrestricted Time. The following temporary signs are allowed without any time restrictions subject to all other applicable standards in this code:
A. A maximum of 24 square feet of total temporary sign area is allowed on any single lot.
B. The signs are limited to yard signs or banner signs subject to the sign-specific standards in Section 1131.10(e): Standards for Temporary Sign Types
C. The maximum sign area for any individual sign shall be 12 square feet with a maximum height of six feet.
(2) Additional Signs with Time Limitations.
A. In addition to the temporary signs allowed in Section 1131.10(d)(1) above, Table 1131-2 establishes the total square footage, height, and allowances for temporary signs allowed in the applicable nonresidential zoning district.
B. Each sign shall be subject to the standards established for each applicable sign type in this section.
Sign Type | Districts Allowed | Maximum Sign Area (Square Feet) | Maximum Sign Height (feet) | Time Limits |
A-Frame or T- Frame Sidewalk Signs | All Districts | 9 | 4 | |
Banner Signs | All Districts | |||
Feather Signs | All Districts except in the DC District | 20 | 8 | 15 consecutive days, two times per calendar year |
Yard Signs | All Districts | 24 | 6 | 15 consecutive days, four times per calendar year |
(e) Standards for Temporary Sign Types.
(1) A-Frame or T-Frame Sidewalk Signs.
A. There shall be no time limit for sidewalk signs with the exception that the sign shall only be placed outside during the hours of the establishment's operation.
B. Only one sidewalk sign is allowed per each first floor business establishment at one time.
C. A sign permit shall be required for the initial placement of the sign, regardless of the size of the sign.
D. The sign may be located on a public or private sidewalk or walkway provided it is placed on pavement and not in any landscaped areas or on pavement used for vehicles (e.g., driveways and parking lots).
E. If the sign is placed on a sidewalk or walkway, the sign can only be placed where the paved sidewalk or walkway width, not including curb top, is at least seven feet wide. The width and placement of the sign shall be such so that there shall be a minimum width of four feet of clear and passable sidewalk or walkway for pedestrians.
F. The sign must be freestanding and shall not be affixed, chained, anchored, or otherwise secured to the ground or to any pole, parking meter, tree, tree grate, fire hydrant, railing, or other structure.
G. The sign must not obstruct access to parking meters, bicycle racks and other features legally in the right-of-way.
H. The sign must not interfere with the opening of car doors in legal spaces, or with the operation of wheelchair lifts and ramps, cab stands, loading zones or bus stops.
I. Any area designated for emergency access or off-street parking, circulation and loading shall not contain a sign.
J. The sign shall be internally weighted so that it is stable and windproof so as to resist wind gusts of up to ten miles per hour.
K. The City of Fairborn shall be held harmless from any liability resulting from accident or injury caused by the placement and/or maintenance of such sign.
L. Banners, pennants, streamers or similar wind or air driven devices attached to or otherwise used in conjunction with the sign are prohibited.
(2) Banner Signs.
A. There shall be no maximum number of banner signs provided the aggregate total square footage of all banner signs does not exceed the maximum sign area allowed in Section 1131.10(c) for residential uses or 36 square feet per establishment for nonresidential uses with the exception of paragraph 1131.10(e)(2)E below.
B. Banner signs may be attached to a building, fence, or other similar structure. Banner signs attached to posts and mounted in a yard or landscaped area shall be regulated as a temporary yard sign.
C. The maximum height standard for temporary signs shall not apply to a banner sign but such signs shall not be mounted in a manner that extends above the roofline of a building or the top of the structure on which it is mounted.
D. Banner signs shall be permitted for up to 15 consecutive days, four times per calendar year with the exception of paragraphs (e) below.
E. For zoning permit applications related to the establishment of a new use within an existing building where there is existing permanent sign, a banner sign may be approved for up to 60 consecutive days to cover the existing permanent signs. Such banner sign shall not exceed the sign area of the permanent sign and shall require a sign permit.
(3) Feather Signs.
A. There shall be a maximum of two feather signs allowed on any lot at one time.
B. There shall be a minimum separation distance of 50 feet as measured along the street frontage.
C. The signs shall be securely anchored in the ground or within a portable base designed for such function.
D. The sign shall be setback from any right-of-way and any parking space a minimum distance equal to its height.
(4) Yard Signs.
A. There shall be no maximum number of yard signs provided the aggregate total square footage of all yard signs does not exceed the maximum sign area allowed in Section 1131.10(c) for residential uses or Table 1131-2 for nonresidential uses.
B. There shall be a maximum of two faces to the sign, mounted back-to-back.
(Ord. 34-17. Effective 12-7-17; Ord. 21-19. Passed 4-1-19.)