The following signs are special event signs that can be placed on property within the B1, B2, B3, B4, I1, and I2 zoning districts. This section does not include temporary signs as outlined in § 151.076.
(A) Special event signs permits.
(1) Special event signs. A permit must be obtained for all special event signs except as noted elsewhere in this section. Permits shall be limited in duration to 15 days, except as noted elsewhere in this section. A maximum of one special event sign shall be allowed per permit. All special event signs must be removed by the permit holder within 24 hours after the expiration of the permit. No more than six special event sign permits shall be issued per applicant in any calendar year. The permit fee is $15 and must be paid with each new application or renewal thereof.
(2) Each application for a special event sign must be submitted to the code official, who will review the application for compliance with the village Code. The Mayor shall grant final approval or disapproval.
(3) Each special event sign shall be issued a special event sign permit, which is required to be displayed in the window of the associated business for the duration of the permit. Once the permit has expired, both the sign permit and the special event sign must be removed.
(B) Exempted signs.
(C) Permitted special event signs.
(1) Portable signs.
(a) Location: All portable signs must comply with the setback of the freestanding sign and the wall sign setbacks as outlined for the zoning district in which the sign will be located. No portable sign shall be located on public right-of-way.
(b) Number: One portable sign will be allowed per permit.
(c) Illumination: Illumination of portable signs is prohibited.
(d) Height: The maximum permitted height of a portable sign is four feet to the highest part of the sign or post.
(e) Area: The maximum permitted area of a portable sign is 16 square feet per sign face.
(2) Banners.
(a) Location: All banners must be securely affixed to the wall of the associated building.
(b) Number: One banner will be allowed per permit.
(c) Illumination: Illumination of banners is prohibited.
(d) Height: The maximum permitted height of a banner is four feet to the highest part of the sign or post.
(e) Area: The maximum permitted area of a banner is 24 square feet per sign face.
(3) Inflatable signs.
(a) Location: Inflatable sign permits shall be issued to anchor tenants and auto dealerships only.
(b) Number: One inflatable sign, as defined by § 151.005, shall be allowed per permit.
(c) Illumination: Illumination of inflatable signs is prohibited.
(Ord. 2243, passed 11-21-05)