Temporary signs are permitted in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, except that
where other sections of this Code regulate such signs, the more restrictive regulation shall apply.
(A) General regulations for all temporary signs.
(1) Any sign listed in § 153.261 is prohibited.
(2) Temporary signs must be related to goods or services sold on the premises, except for non-commercial or political messages. Temporary off-premises signs are prohibited.
(3) No temporary sign may be illuminated.
(4) All temporary signs must remain in good condition during the display period. Throughout the display period, corrective action must be taken immediately should there be any problems with the appearance, condition or maintenance of the sign and/or support hardware.
(B) Temporary signs exempt from sign permit. The following temporary signs are exempt from sign permit requirements; however they must comply with all requirements of this subchapter and this Code.
(1) A-frame signs. A-frame signs are exempt from sign permit requirements subject to the following:
(a) A-frame signs are permitted only within the C-1 and C-2 Districts.
(b) A-frame signs are limited to six square feet in area and four feet in height.
(c) The use of A-frame signs is limited to business hours only. Signs must be stored indoors at all other times. A-frame signs must not be used outdoors when high winds or heavy snow conditions exist.
(d) Only one A-frame sign is permitted per business. A minimum 20-foot separation is required between all A-frame signs.
(e) An A-frame sign must be placed within 15 feet of the primary entrance of the business, and must not interfere with pedestrian traffic or violate standards of accessibility as required by the ADA or other accessibility codes. A-frame signs may be placed in the public right-of-way but must maintain a five-foot sidewalk clearance at all times.
(2) Banners (temporary). Temporary banners are exempt from sign permit requirements subject to the following:
(a) Temporary banners are permitted to advertise an event (e.g., a grand opening, new ownership, special sale, or new goods or services sold on the premises) for any non-residential use.
(b) Temporary banners are limited to 32 square feet in area.
(c) Only one banner is permitted per zoning lot.
(d) No temporary banner may be located higher than the roofline of the building to which it is attached or, if attached to a permanent sign, higher than the sign. There must be no encroachment into the public right-of-way.
(e) Temporary banners are limited to a display period of 30 days and must be removed within two days after the event. Temporary banners may be erected on a zoning lot no more than four times in a year.
(f) Only one temporary banner, temporary pole sign, temporary wall sign or temporary window sign may be displayed on a lot at one time.
(3) Construction signs. Construction signs identifying the architect, engineer, developer and/or contractor when placed upon a construction site shall be exempt from sign permit requirements, subject to the following:
(a) Such signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in area and six feet in height.
(b) Such signs shall not be erected prior to approval of a site plan and shall be removed no later than seven days after issuance of an occupancy permit or completion of the project.
(c) Construction signs shall be limited to one sign per street frontage.
(4) Garage or yard sale signs. Temporary residential garage or yard sale signs shall be exempt from sign permit requirements, subject to the following:
(a) Temporary residential garage or yard sale signs shall not exceed 12 square feet each. Only one residential garage or yard sale sign is permitted per zoning lot.
(b) Signs must be posted no more than 24 hours prior to the event and all signs must be removed within 24 hours after the event. No signs shall be posted in the public right-of-way.
(5) Political signs. Political signs shall be exempt from sign permit requirements subject to the following:
(a) Signs shall be no more than 16 square feet in area on each side.
(b) Signs shall not be posted on any public property.
(c) Signs are to be posted on private property only, and only with the permission of the property owner.
(6) Real estate signs.
(a) For sale/for rent signs. Real estate signs shall be exempt from sign permit requirements, subject to the following:
1. Real estate signs shall not exceed four square feet in area and shall only advertise the sale, rental, lease or management of the premises upon which said signs are located. One such sign is permitted per street frontage.
2. Real estate signs must be located ten feet from any side lot line.
3. Real estate signs shall be removed within 48 hours of sale or lease.
(b) Real estate open house signs. Real estate signs that direct persons to an “open house” are exempt from sign permit requirements, subject to the following:
1. Real estate open house signs shall not exceed four square feet in area.
2. Real estate open house signs may not be placed within a public right-of-way.
3. Real estate open house signs may only be displayed during the day of the open house and must be removed within two hours of the end of the event.
(7) Vehicle “for sale” signs. Vehicle “for sale” signs shall be exempt from sign permit requirements subject to the following:
(a) Vehicles that display a “for sale” or similar sign shall be parked in a lot where the sale of new or used vehicles is permitted.
(b) A vehicle may be parked and displayed for sale, with a “for sale” sign, by a private individual at that individual’s home, including in the driveway, as well as driven and parked throughout the normal daily routine.
(c) A vehicle “for sale” sign must be removed within 24 hours of the vehicle’s sale.
(8) Window signs (temporary).
(a) Temporary window signs are permitted only in the C-1 and C-2 Districts.
(b) Temporary signs affixed to the inside of a window advertising goods or services sold on the premises shall be exempt from sign permit requirements, provided that the total of all window signs, whether temporary or permanent, shall occupy no more than 40% of the total window area. (See § 153.264(G) for calculation of window sign area.)
(c) Temporary window signs are limited to a display period of 30 days. If a window sign relates to a specific event (e.g., a grand opening, new ownership, special sale, or new goods or services sold on the premises), it must be removed within two days after the event. Temporary window signs may be erected on a zoning lot no more than four times in a year.
(d) Only one temporary banner, temporary pole sign, temporary wall sign or temporary window sign may be displayed on a lot at one time.
(C) Temporary signs requiring sign permit. The following temporary signs require a sign permit:
(1) Temporary pole signs.
(a) Temporary pole signs are permitted to advertise an event (e.g., a grand opening, new ownership, special sale, or new goods or services sold on the premises) in a non-residential district.
(b) Temporary pole signs are limited to 32 square feet in area and six feet in height.
(c) All temporary pole signs must be set back ten feet from any property line.
(d) Temporary pole signs are limited to a display period of 30 days and must be removed within two days after the event. Temporary pole signs may be erected on a zoning lot no more than four times in a year.
(e) Only one temporary banner, temporary pole sign, temporary wall sign or temporary window sign may be displayed on a lot at one time.
(2) Temporary wall signs.
(a) Temporary wall signs are permitted to advertise an event (e.g., a grand opening, new ownership, special sale, or new goods or services sold on the premises) in a non-residential district.
(b) Temporary wall signs are limited to 32 square feet in area.
(c) No temporary wall sign may be located higher than roofline of the building to which it is attached. There must be no encroachment into the public right-of-way. No temporary wall sign may cover windows, doors or architectural features.
(d) Temporary wall signs are limited to a display period of 30 days and must be removed within two days after the event. Temporary wall signs may be erected on a zoning lot no more than four times in a year.
(e) Only one temporary banner, temporary pole sign, temporary wall sign or temporary window sign may be displayed on a lot at one time.
(Ord. 929, passed 1-25-11; Ord. 1076, passed 1-23-18) Penalty, see § 153.999