Portable signs are prohibited except as follows:
(a) An establishment shall be permitted to place one freestanding promotional portable sign with the approval of the Building Department if the sign conforms with the following guidelines:
(1) The sign area of one face of the portable sign must not exceed 6 sq. ft., and the height of the sign shall not exceed 4 feet,
(2) The portable sign must be a professionally designed, commercially available A-frame style sign,
(3) The background of the sign face must be white, black or another neutral color,
(4) The lettering and logos located on the sign must be white, black, or another neutral color,
(5) The sign must be placed within 10' of the entrance door of the establishment and may only be displayed when the establishment is open for business and only during daylight hours.
(6) There must be a minimum of 5' of clear sidewalk in front of the building even with the placement of the sign,
(7) The sign must not be placed in the right of way,
(8) The sign must not block visibility to the extent of providing unsafe conditions for pedestrians and vehicle drivers, and
(9) The sign must be maintained in a manner that does not inflict blight upon the community.
(Ord. 15-2012. Passed 3-26-12.)