The following regulations for temporary signs are in addition to any regulations set forth in the Fairport Harbor Codified Ordinances.
(a) Project Real Estate/ Construction Sign. A project real estate/construction sign for a development project or subdivision shall be permitted in compliance with the following regulations:
(1) There shall be no more than one project real estate/construction sign per residential subdivision, planned unit residential development, multi-family dwelling or lot proposed for a nonresidential development, except that lots with frontage on more than one street shall be permitted one sign per frontage when the frontage equals or exceeds 300 feet.
(2) No project real estate/construction sign shall be located closer than 10 feet from any right-of-way.
(3) A project real estate/construction sign shall be erected and maintained on a lot only during the period of time that the vacant lot is for sale, rent or lease or the building project is under construction.
(4) A project real estate/construction sign shall be removed within seven (7) days of the erection of a permanent identification sign.
(Ord. 2012-062. Passed 8-7-12.)
(b) Temporary Signs in Residential Districts. Temporary signs are permitted in Residential Districts subject to the following provisions:
(1) Temporary signs:
A. Each residential lot or unit shall be permitted to erect one temporary sign(s), no larger than twenty (20) square feet, on the property, no closer than ten (10) feet from any right-of-way or side lot line . All temporary signs shall be displayed no longer than forty- five (45) days after placement, after which time such sign shall either be removed or replaced .
(c) Temporary Signs in Commercial, Industrial and Research Districts. Temporary signs shall be permitted subject to the following provisions:
(1) Directional signs. One (1) off-property directional sign per unit or lot shall be permitted in conjunction with any of the commercial, industrial or research uses outlined herein with the permission of the off-site property owner or authorized representative.
(2) Temporary signs. Each business shall be permitted to erect a temporary sign(s), no larger than thirty-two (32) square feet, on the business property, no closer than ten (10) feet from any road right-of-way sideline or side lot line. All temporary signs shall be displayed no longer than forty-five (45) days after placement, after which time such sign shall either be removed or replaced.
(Ord. 2023-25. Passed 5-16-23.)
(d) Temporary Special Event Sign Permit. A Zoning Permit shall not be required to erect a temporary special event sign, but a temporary special event sign permit shall be required. An applicant for a temporary special sign permit shall file an application, provided by the Village, setting forth the name, address and telephone number of the person responsible for such sign. The application shall also set forth the location and dates of display. A deposit of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be placed with Fairport Harbor which shall be forfeited if the sign is not removed within the forty-eight (48) hour time limit specified above. Such signs not removed within the forty-eight (48) hour time limit specified shall be removed by the Village Zoning Inspector.
(Ord. 2008-133. Passed 12-16-08.)
(e) Portable Menu and Sandwich Board Signs. Portable menu and sandwich board signs shall be permitted only in the C-1 Neighborhood Business District, C-2 Community Business District and C-3 Community Business District. Such signs shall be placed no less 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. Such signs shall not exceed three feet in height or two feet in width. All such signs located in the right-of-way shall be approved by the Village Administrator. Only one portable menu or sandwich board sign shall be permitted for a business.
(Ord. 2012-062. Passed 8-7-12.)