(A) Eligibility. Temporary signs may only be utilized for established on-premises commercial and other business activities compliant with zoning and special events.
(B) Number of temporary signs permitted. One sign per business.
(C) Banner signs. Banner signs shall be permitted under the following terms and conditions:
(1) Maximum area of sign: 30 square feet;
(2) Maximum height of a banner sign:
(a) Freestanding sign: five feet;
(b) Wall sign: must be contained to the area of the wall for which the sign is placed;
(c) Feather flags: eight feet.
(3) Location of signs: a sign shall be placed on private property and not extend over any public right-of-way or be placed within the visibility triangle area of a corner lot;
(4) Time limit: Banner sign permits shall be allowed for up to 90 days per calendar year. The village has discretion to extend the permit up to an additional 90 days when the banner serves as the primary signage for the business.
(D) Portable signs. Portable signs shall be permitted under the following terms and conditions:
(1) Maximum area of sign: 12 square feet;
(2) Maximum height of sign: four feet;
(3) Signs shall not extend over any public right-of-way or be permitted to be located within the visibility triangle area of a corner lot;
(4) Shall only be displayed during daylight hours when the business to which the sign relates is open for business, after which time the sign shall be removed to a location not visible to the public;
(E) Lighting. Exterior illumination, interior illumination, flashing lights or other animation are not permitted on temporary signs unless specifically allowed elsewhere in these regulations. The sign may be placed to utilize existing compliant site lighting for sign visibility.
(F) Beacon lights. Beacon lights used in connection with a sign or to draw attention to a community event may be permitted on a limited basis when associated with an approved special event permit. Beacon lights may only be used during the hours of the community event. The Village Administrator has sole discretion on use of beacon lights.
(G) Vehicle signs. The use of vehicles or equipment for signs, except where the primary purpose of the vehicle or equipment is not the display of signs, may be permitted on a limited basis when approved as part of a special event. Vehicle signs shall remain in place for no more than 30 days before, and seven days after the event, and may not exceed 60 square feet in area. The Village Administrator has sole discretion on use of vehicle signs.
(H) Special event sign. Signs advertising a public entertainment or event of public interest, provided the placement of the signs shall be approved and the locations designated by the Village Administrator or representative. These signs shall remain in place for no more than 30 days before, and seven days after the event, and may not exceed 60 square feet in area. Special event signs are exempt from eligibility and number of sign restrictions.
(I) Pennants, feather flags and other temporary signs. Any temporary sign not specifically addressed must follow the rules associated with banner signs, see § 152.069(C).
(J) Removal of temporary signs. The village reserves the right to immediately remove any temporary sign which does not comply with this chapter.
(Ord. passed 7-23-2002; Ord. 22-11-04, passed 11-22-2022)