A. Construction requirements.
1. Any temporary sign in excess of ten (10) square feet shall be made of rigid material such as fiberboard or other light material with frames; provided, however, that all materials utilized shall have been approved by the Director of Building and Zoning.
2. Every temporary sign attached to a wall or other sturdy structure shall be attached with wire or steel cables; no strings, ropes or wood slats for anchorage or support purposes shall be used; except, that string and rope made of nonmetallic materials may be used provided they shall have been approved by the Director of Building and Zoning.
3. Every temporary sign weighing in excess of fifty (50) pounds must be approved by the Director of Building and Zoning as conforming to the safety requirements of the Building Code.
B. Location.
1. No temporary sign shall extend over or into any street, alley, sidewalk or other public dedicated right of way. However, a temporary sign which is a free-standing sign may be so located provided a license therefor has first been granted by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village.
2. No temporary sign shall be erected so as to obstruct any door or fire escape, nor shall such sign be attached to any standpipe or fire escape.
C. The message contained on any temporary sign shall pertain only to the activity conducted on or within the premises on which such sign is erected or maintained. This shall not apply to signs of a civic, political or religious nature.
(Ord. 526, passed 11-16-2004)