(A) Off-premises signs.
(1) Off-premises signs shall not be located within 100 feet of an existing residential zone.
(2) Off-premises signs shall not be located closer than 500 feet to another off-premises sign.
(3) Off-premises signs shall be fabricated to withstand a minimum wind load factor of 30 pounds per square foot.
(4) Off-premises signs shall not be longer than 30 feet with a maximum square footage per the table in § 155.262(B).
(5) For the purpose of this subchapter, a BACK-TO-BACK or V-TYPE SIGN shall be considered as one structure not to contain more than two signs with a maximum square footage per facing per the table in § 155.262(B).
(6) No off-premises sign shall be permitted within the public right-of-way.
(B) Limitations on use of inflatable signs. Inflatable signs, excluding balloons smaller than 24 inches in diameter, may be displayed under the following conditions.
(1) They do not interfere with utility lines, antennas, or towers.
(2) No cabling, tie-downs, or tether lines are located on or across public property.
(3) They are not located in any airport approach zone.
(4) Inflatable signs may be displayed on a lot for 45 days per calendar year. A permit may be issued for 15 consecutive days with not less than 30 calendar days between permit expiration and issuance of a new permit.
(C) Limitations on use of banners. Banner signs shall be regulated as follows.
(1) Banners shall be secured to a structure or building at all times.
(2) Banners shall not contain a commercial message.
(3) Banners are permitted for the opening of a new business for not more than 15 days.
(D) Limitations on use of portable signs. Portable signs shall be regulated as follows.
(1) (a) Portable signs may be displayed on a lot for 45 days per calendar year.
(b) Permits shall be issued for 15 consecutive days with not less than 30 calendar days between permit expiration and issuance of a new permit.
(2) Portable signs shall be secured against overturning.
(3) Portable signs shall not exceed 48 square feet.
(E) Miscellaneous.
(1) No sign shall be erected which resembles any official marker erected by a government agency.
(2) No sign shall be installed which by reason of position, shape, or color would conflict with the proper functioning or interpretation of any traffic sign or signal. They shall not be located any place that would obstruct visibility at street intersections.
(3) There shall be no use of revolving beacons, zip flashers, or similar devices that would so distract automobile traffic as to constitute a safety hazard.
(4) No sign shall be permitted to obstruct any door, fire escape, or stairway of any building or structure.
(5) All signs shall be maintained in good condition and the area around them kept free from debris, bushes, high weeds, and from anything else which would be an eyesore or nuisance. The surface of all signs must be repainted whenever necessary as determined by inspection to prevent the sign surface from becoming unkempt in appearance.
(6) Signs which become unsafe shall be repaired or removed upon notification by the Administrative Official. When any sign is removed, the entire surrounding area shall be cleared of all debris and unsightly projections and protrusions which were part of the sign structure.
(7) Temporary political signs may be permitted for a period of not more than 30 days before and ten days after an election, and removal shall be the responsibility of the candidate or his or her campaign manager. They shall not be fastened to power poles or located on any public property.
(8) Temporary real estate development signs or construction site signs may be erected provided they do not exceed 32 square feet square feet of area, are not more than 15 feet above grade, and not within 100 feet of an existing residential structure. They shall not be fastened to power poles or located on any public property.
(9) Temporary signs advertising buildings for rent or sale may be placed in the yard of such building provided such signs are not closer than ten feet to any property line and do not exceed 40 square feet in industrial areas and 15 square feet in other areas. They shall not be fastened to power poles or located on any public property.
(10) No roof sign shall be erected higher than 15 feet above the roof or outside parapet wall.
(11) No signs shall be painted on, attached to, or affixed to any trees, rocks, or other similar organic or inorganic natural matter.
(12) No signs shall be fastened to power poles or located on any public property.
(13) For the purpose of this subchapter, maximum square footage of a sign shall be computed on the basis of one side of any multi-faced sign.
(14) Nothing in this subchapter shall require removal or discontinuance of a previously legally existing display sign that is not enlarged, extended, or relocated, but the same shall be deemed a non-conforming use under the terms of this subchapter. Such signs may be modernized but not enlarged except in conformity with the provisions of this subchapter.
(15) With the exception of government signs, signs shall not be located in the public right-of-way.
(Ord. passed - - 2006)