A temporary sign may display any message as long as it is not advertising as defined by this Code, except that advertising for the following purposes may be displayed:
A. To indicate that an owner, either personally or through an agent, is actively attempting to sell, rent or lease the property on which the sign is located; provided that if the property is for lease or rent such sign shall be attached or affixed to the building or structure and shall not be staked or placed into the ground. Temporary real estate signs advertising the lease or rental of property shall not exceed two (2) signs per unit and each individual rental sign shall not exceed a total of four (4) square feet. Property which is for sale is covered under Section 5.03.06 of this Code.
B. To indicate the grand opening of a business or other activity. Such message may be displayed for a period not exceeding fourteen (14) days within the first three (3) months that the occupancy is open for business.
C. To identify construction in progress. Such signs shall be thirty-two (32) square feet or less and any construction sign shall not be displayed more than sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of actual construction of the project, and shall be removed immediately upon receiving a Certificate of Occupancy (CO). If a message is displayed pursuant to this section, but construction is not initiated within sixty (60) days, the sign shall be removed, pending initiation or continuation of construction activities.
D. To indicate the existence of a new business, or a business in a new location, if such business has no permanent signs. Such message may be displayed for a period of not more than sixty (60) days or until installation of permanent signs, whichever shall occur first.
E. To announce or advertise such temporary uses as fairs, carnivals, circuses, revivals, sporting events, flea markets, or any public, charitable, educational, or religious event or function. Such message shall be removed within five (5) days after the special event.
F. Upon written application to, and approval by, the City, a temporary banner may be erected in the City only under the following terms and conditions:
1. A temporary banner covering a sign in a business district which has been damaged by windstorm or other casualty, provided such banner is displayed for not more than the forty-five (45)-day period following such windstorm or casualty; and
2. During a special event, a temporary banner not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet may be approved for use. Any banner approved for a special event must be one-sided, located entirely against a solid structure or sign, and stretched tight and securely fastened at each corner or edge. All such banners shall be permitted for a maximum length of time of two (2) weeks.
G. Wind signs may be permitted for as long as they are displayed in good taste and in a nonexcessive manner. Upon determination by the City Administrator, the City can order the removal of such wind signs determined to be excessive or egregious in their display.
H. Political Signs. Political Signs are defined as any sign that requires a political disclaimer under F.S. Chapter 106. Political Signs must meet the following standards.
1. Placement. Signs shall be placed on private property only and with the permission of the property owner. The signs may be placed back-to-back, or single face, but multiple signs of the same candidate shall not be placed within ten (10) feet of one another, regardless of size.
2. Dimensions. Political signs shall not exceed eight (8) square feet per sign face and shall not exceed five (5) feet in sign height measured from the aggregate grade.
3. Timelines for placement. All political signs shall not be displayed prior to ninety (90) days before the date of any election and shall be removed within ten (10) days following the end of any election cycle. If a primary or run off exists, only candidates or issues advancing will be allowed to continue sign placement.
(Ord. 711, passed 2-5-2019)