(a) A permit for a temporary sign may be issued by the Zoning Inspector following review and approval of a temporary sign application and may be for a period of up to one year.
(b) A temporary sign permit shall be issued only for signs meeting the following requirements:
(1) Development Sign. A temporary development sign advertising the sale of platted lots in a subdivision provided that not more than one such sign may be permitted whether such sign is at the entrance to the subdivision or within the subdivision. Any such sign may also be utilized to advertise the sale or lease of multi-family units, or store or office space in commercial developments. Such signs shall be limited to a maximum area of thirty-two (32) square feet when located on parcels of two (2) acres or more and a maximum area of eight (8) square feet when located on parcels of less than two (2) acres. Other limitations shall include a maximum height of ten (10) feet, and a minimum setback of fifteen (15) feet from established rights of way, unless there is no land between the right of way and the facade of the structure, in which case the sign must not be a safety hazard and must be located at the closest point to the structure.
(2) Sign Promoting Non-Commercial Campaign or Event. A sign for the promotion of a school, church, non-profit or community campaign or event of a noncommercial purpose. The sign may be displayed for no more than sixty (60) days straight and removed for at least thirty (30) days straight. All temporary sign structures must be removed during the thirty (30) day removal period. The sign may not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet per side.
(3) Temporary Sign for Business. When there is a legitimate delay, as determined by the Zoning Inspector, in the construction or preparation of a permanent sign for a business, a temporary sign may be displayed for a period of ninety (90) days or until the new sign is erected, whichever is less. Such sign shall be proportional in scale to the frontage of the building, but in any case, shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
(4) Grand Opening Banner. A grand opening banner is permitted to call attention to a new business or institutional use and is allowed in any zone in which the commercial, industrial, or institutional use is permitted. Maximum size is thirty-two (32) square feet. The banner shall not be displayed for more than fifteen (15) days. Only one grand opening banner shall be allowed per street frontage for the business or use. The banner must be securely fastened to the building and may not project above the roofline or interfere with access for the building.
(5) Going Out of Business Signs. A going out of business banner is permitted for any zone in which a commercial, industrial, or institutional use is permitted. Maximum size is thirty-two (32) square feet. The banner shall not be displayed for more than sixty (60) days. Only one going out of business banner shall be allowed per street frontage for the business or use. The banner must be securely fastened to the building and may not project above the roofline or interfere with access for the building.
(c) A temporary sign that is approved pursuant to this section may only be displayed on the premises to which the sign is applicable. Unless otherwise specifically authorized by these regulations or by the Zoning Inspector, only one temporary sign may be displayed per business at any time.
(d) All temporary signs approved pursuant to this section shall be non-illuminated, shall be constructed of a durable material, and shall be professional in appearance. As used in this section, professional appearance means, at minimum, that the sign is designed or manufactured by a graphic artist or sign company or is computer-generated. The use of unprotected cardboard, paper, or wood products as sign material shall be prohibited. There shall be no limitation in the number of colors for a temporary sign, but the specific colors to be used in the sign shall be approved by the Zoning Inspector. The use of fluorescent, dayglo, and neon colors is prohibited.
(e) Hand drawn/painted temporary signs are not permitted.
(f) Temporary signs shall not be attached to trees or utility poles or placed in a position that would obstruct or impair traffic or in any manner create a hazard or disturbance to the health, safety, or welfare of the public. If placed on the side of a property where there is a sidewalk, the sign shall be located on the back side of the sidewalk (that is, on the opposite side of the sidewalk from the roadway). If placed on the side of a property where there is no sidewalk, the sign shall be located at least eight feet from the edge of the roadway.
(g) Home sale signs pursuant to Chapter 709 of the Codified Ordnance of the City of Johnstown. (Ord. 13-2022. Passed 7-5-22.)