1179.09 TEMPORARY SIGNS.

   (a)   Temporary signs shall comply with all applicable provisions of this Chapter regarding safety, maintenance and other prohibitions, and shall also comply with the additional conditions and requirements contained in this Section. Temporary Signs on Residentially Zoned Property.

      (1)   The only types of temporary signs that are permitted are ground signs and window signs. All other types of signs are prohibited.

      (2)   All parcels are permitted one (1) ground sign or one (1) window sign for the purpose of advertising the premises on which it is maintained as being improved, approved for development and under construction, or for sale or lease, provided:

         A.   They may remain for a period of no longer than two (2) weeks from the date the improvement, sale or lease is completed.

         B.   A ground sign shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet, and four (4) feet above grade, and shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from any public right-of-way.

         C.   A window sign shall not exceed eight (8) square feet.

         D.   Neither ground signs nor window signs may be illuminated.

      (3)   All parcels are permitted one (1) ground sign or one (1) window sign to express a "non- commercial opinion." The message on any non-commercial opinion sign may be periodically changed. or the sign may be replaced with another non-commercial opinion sign provided such replacement sign conforms to the size. height and location criteria set forth below:

         A.   A ground sign shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. four (4) feet in height above grade. and shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from any public right-of-way.

         B.   A window sign shall not exceed eight (8) square feet.

         C.    Non-commercial opinion signs may not be illuminated.

      (4)   In addition to the above. properties may have five (5) non-commercial opinion sig/\s subject to:

         A.   Such signs cannot be erected earlier than thirty (30) days before the date of the corresponding event and shall be removed no later than one (1) week following the date the corresponding event concludes.

         B.   Such signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet, not exceed four (4) feet in height above grade, and shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from every right of way.

         C.   Non-commercial opinion signs may not be illuminated.

   (b)   Temporary Signs on Non-Residentially Zoned Property.

      (1)   Regulations applicable to all temporary signs on non-residential property, except as regulated by subsection 1179.09(b)(3):

         A.   Type: The only types of temporary signs that are permitted are ground signs, wall signs and banners. All other types of temporary signs are prohibited.

          B.   Location: Temporary ground signs shall not be permitted within five (5) feet of the right-of-way, nor shall they be permitted in any required parking area, drive or loading area. Temporary signs shall comply with all provisions of this Chapter.

         C.   Temporary wall signs shall not extend more than six (6) inches from any wall or structure upon which they are erected. Wall signs and banners shall be building mounted and single-faced. No signs shall be attached to light poles. fixtures, mechanical equipment, fences, dumpsters, or landscaping. No signs shall be attached to any permanent sign or sign base.

         D.   Maximum Area: Ground, wall and banner signs shall be a maximum of twelve (12) square feet.

         E.   Maximum Height: Ground signs shall be a maximum of six (6) feet above grade. Wall signs and banners shall not be attached to any roof or roof element and must be a minimum of two (2) feet below the top of the surface to which they are attached.

         F.   Design: Temporary signs must be professional in appearance and fabricated from durable and weatherproof materials.

         G.   Illumination of temporary signs is prohibited.

         H.   Changeable copy/text is prohibited on temporary signs.

      (2)   Additional regulations applicable to temporary signs advertising approved development under construction, the improvement, sale or lease of property that are erected on non-residential property:

         A.   Maximum Number Permitted: One sign per street frontage is permitted. but not to exceed two.

         B.   Maximum Permitted Duration: Must be removed one (1) week after sale of real estate, the full occupancy of all leased space, or the completion of improvement.

         C.   The Zoning Inspector shall order any sign to be removed if the work is taking an unusually long time for the task or if there is a work stoppage for reasons other than "normal" weather interruptions. Normal weather interruption does not include shutdown for the winter.

      (3)   In addition to the above, properties may have five (5) non-commercial opinion signs subject to the following:

         A.   Such signs cannot be erected earlier than thirty (30) days before the date of the corresponding event and shall be removed no later than one (1) week following the date the corresponding event concludes.

         B.   Such signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet not exceed four (4) feet in height above grade, and shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from every right of way.

         C.   Non-commercial opinion signs may not be illuminated.

            (Ord. 96-2019. Passed 1-9-20.)