(A) Generally. The signs described in this section may be installed or modified without a sign permit and not counted in the total square footage of signage allowed on any particular property or site, provided that the sign otherwise complies with the Building Code and with all applicable regulations of this Zoning Ordinance and the following requirements:
(1) The temporary signage permitted by this section shall be regulated by the base zoning district and by number, size, height, location, duration of signs placed on a property on a temporary basis;
(2) All temporary signs must be made of durable materials and shall be well-maintained;
(3) Lighting shall only be from ambient, external illumination;
(4) The party posting the temporary sign is solely responsible for obtaining the permission of the property owner before posting their temporary sign; and
(5) The Zoning Administrator has the authority to remove any temporary signage that does not meet any and all of the requirements of this article.
(B) Allowed signs. Table 156.G.006-1, Allowed Temporary Signs, sets out:
(1) The temporary sign types allowed in each zoning district; and
(2) The standards applicable to each sign type.
(C) Unlisted signs. Signs that are not listed in Table 156.G.006-1 are prohibited as temporary signs.
Allowed Temporary Signs | |||||||
Sign Type | Residenti al Districts | Mixed-Use and Non-Residential Districts | Example Image | ||||
AG, RR, RL, RM, RH | MU | UC | GC | PI, REC | GI | ||
Allowed Temporary Signs | |||||||
Sign Type | Residenti al Districts | Mixed-Use and Non-Residential Districts | Example Image | ||||
AG, RR, RL, RM, RH | MU | UC | GC | PI, REC | GI | ||
Balloon Sign | |||||||
Number Allowed | -- | -- | -- | 1 | -- | 1 |  |
Maximum Area | -- | -- | -- | 50 s.f. | -- | 50 s.f. | |
Maximum Height | -- | -- | -- | 20 ft. | -- | 20 ft. | |
Illuminati on | -- | -- | -- | Ambient Only | -- | Ambient Only | |
Maximum Days Sign May be Displayed (Cycle) | -- | -- | -- | 15 days | -- | 15 days | |
Maximum Cycles per Calendar Year | -- | -- | -- | 4 | -- | 4 | |
Banner Sign | |||||||
Number Allowed | -- | 1 per street frontage for a single tenant building; 1 per business in a multi-tenant building, subject to separation requirements |  | ||||
Maximum Area | -- | 48 sq. ft. | 100 sq. ft. | ||||
Maximum Height | -- | Attached: Below eave line or parapet wall; Ground Mounted: 5 ft. | |||||
Illuminati on | -- | Ambient Only | |||||
Minimum Separation | -- | 25 feet from other temporary signs | |||||
Maximum Days Sign | -- | 30 days | |||||
May be Displayed (Cycle) | |||||||
Maximum Cycles per Calendar Year | -- | 12 | |||||
Feather Sign | |||||||
Number Allowed | -- | 1 per 50 ft. of street frontag e with a max. of 3 per street frontag e | -- | 1 per 50 ft. of street frontage with a max. of 3 per street frontage |  | ||
Maximum Area | -- | 24 s.f. | -- | 24 s.f. | |||
Maximum Height | -- | 8 ft. | -- | 8 ft. | |||
Minimum Setback | -- | -- | -- | -- | |||
Illuminati on | -- | Ambie nt Only | -- | Ambient Only | |||
Maximum Days Sign May be Displayed (Cycle) | -- | 30 days | -- | 30 days | |||
Maximum Cycles per Calendar Year | -- | 4 | -- | 4 | |||
Freestanding Development Sign | |||||||
Number Allowed | 1 per lot | 2 per street frontage |  | ||||
Maximum Area | 48 s.f. per sign | ||||||
Maximum Height | 8 ft. | ||||||
Minimum Separation | -- | 5 ft. between signs | |||||
Minimum Setback | 10 ft. | -- | 10 ft. | ||||
Maximum Days Sign May be Displayed (Cycle) | Sign shall be removed upon project completion, issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, transfer of ownership of subdivided lots or after six months of inactivity on a project or development. | ||||||
Maximum Cycles per Calendar Year | -- | ||||||
Other Signs | A freestanding development sign is prohibited from a property that already has a permanent freestanding sign | ||||||
L-Frame/H-Frame Sign | |||||||
Number Allowed | 1 per street frontage |  | |||||
Maximum Area | 9 s.f. | ||||||
Maximum Height | 6 ft. | ||||||
Minimum Setback1 | 6 feet; 20 ft. from an intersection | ||||||
Illuminati on | Ambient only | ||||||
Maximum Days Signs May be Displayed (Cycle) | 180 days | ||||||
Maximum Cycles Per Calendar Year | 2 | ||||||
Yard Sign | |||||||
Number Allowed | No maximum number; see next row for maximum area | One Every 30 ft; Max. of 5 signs |  | ||||
Maximum Area | 6 s.f. per side | 9 s.f. per side | |||||
Maximum Height | 4 ft. | 4 ft. | |||||
Minimum Setback | -- | ||||||
Illuminati on | Ambient only | ||||||
Maximum Days Signs May be Displayed (Cycle) | 30 days | ||||||
Maximum Cycles Per Calendar Year | -- | ||||||
(D) Portable signs. Portable signs may be located in any nonresidential zoning district on a temporary basis through issuance of a sign permit subject to the following requirements:
(1) Maximum size. Signs shall not exceed 50 square feet in area;
(2) Maximum height. Signs shall not exceed six feet in height;
(3) Public right-of-way. Portable signs shall not be located in any public right-of-way;
(4) Duration. One portable sign shall be permitted on any zoning lot for a period of not more than 60 days in any calendar year.
(5) Off-premises signs. Off-premises advertising is prohibited.
(6) Other standards.
(a) Portable signs may not be adapted for use as permanent signs.
(b) All portable signs being displayed on the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance are subject to the above regulations and shall be removed within 30 days unless authorized in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(Ord. 15039, passed 4-11-2022)