(A) In addition to the signs permitted by this subchapter, the following temporary signage may be permitted as described and restricted below. A permit shall be required each time a temporary sign is to be used, unless otherwise denoted herein. All temporary signs shall meet the following requirements:
(B) Temporary signs are permitted in all zoning districts as detailed herein.
(1) Types of temporary signs permitted:
(a) Ground sign. A free-standing sign constructed of rigid materials intended to be displayed for a designated period.
(b) Wall sign. A hanging, or mounted sign, usually to a building, constructed of vinyl, fabric, or similar material intended to be displayed for a designated period. Such signs are not to be attached to fences, balconies, railings, or grounds.
(2) Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
(3) Sign standards.
(a) Residential lots less than three acres in size shall be permitted to display one ground sign per frontage, at a time. Ground signs are limited to five feet in height and six square feet in sign area. Ground signs on such properties are considered exempt signs and do not require a permit.
(b) Residential lots three acres or larger shall be permitted to display one ground sign per frontage, at a time. Ground signs are limited to eight feet in height and 32 square feet in sign area. ground signs on such properties require a temporary sign permit.
(c) Non-residential lots less than one acre in size shall be permitted to display one ground sign per frontage, at a time. Ground signs are limited to six feet in height and 12 square feet in sign area. Ground signs on such properties require a temporary sign permit.
(d) Non-residential lots one acre or larger in size shall be permitted to display one ground sign per frontage, at a time. Ground signs are limited to eight feet in height and 32 square feet in sign area. An additional ground sign shall be permitted to be displayed so long as the sign does not face a public right-of-way or adjacent property and is located at least 50 feet from any property line. This additional sign is permitted to be constructed of non-rigid material. Ground signs on such properties require a temporary sign permit.
(e) In addition to the allowances above for non-residential lots, such non- residential lots which also feature a non-residential primary structure(s) shall be permitted one wall sign per occupied tenant space on the ground floor, but under no circumstance shall more than three wall signs be displayed on one property at a time. Wall signs are limited to 24 square feet in sign area and require a sign permit.
(f) Subdivision entrance common area lots shall be permitted to display one ground sign per frontage, at a time. Ground signs are limited to eight feet in height and 32 square feet in sign area. Ground signs on such properties require a temporary sign permit.
(g) Residential properties featuring a model home shall be permitted to display one additional ground sign meeting the size limitations detailed above. Both ground signs may be permitted to remain on the property until the model home is no longer available for viewing by the public.
(h) Setbacks. Ground signs greater than 12 square feet shall be required to be setback a minimum of five feet from the right-of-way. Ground signs 12 square feet or less shall be required to be setback a minimum of two feet from the right-of-way. No signage shall be located in the vision clearance triangle or allowed to restrict driver views as determined by the Town Engineer.
(i) Time limits. Ground sign displays shall be limited to the duration of the requested advertisement period, but under no circumstance shall exceed 12 months. A ground sign permit may be extended administratively for up to an additional 12 months by the Zoning Administrator. Any further extensions require the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Wall signs display shall be limited to 30 days. A wall sign permit may be extended administratively for up to an additional 30 days by the Zoning Administrator. Any further extensions require the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(j) Removal. Temporary signs must be removed upon conclusion of their permitted display duration and may not be issued another permit for a minimum of 30 days, unless otherwise approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(k) Conversion to a permanent sign. No sign manufactured, designed, or otherwise intended for use as a temporary sign shall be used as a permanent sign.
(l) Any non-residential tenant, who has been issued a new certificate of occupancy from the town, shall be granted an additional temporary ground sign for a period up to 30 days. This additional sign allowance must occur within 90 days of the certificate of occupancy being issued and may be displayed at the same time other permitted temporary signage is displayed. Sign size shall be limited as set forth above in divisions (B)(3)(c) and (d).
(Ord. 121410, passed 1-11-2011; Ord. 111114, passed 11-11-2014; Ord. 041216-A, passed 4-12-2016; Ord. 010819, passed 2-12-2019; Ord. 111020C, passed 12-8-2020)