§ 156.141 SIGNS PERMITTED WITH A TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT.
   Temporary off-premise special event signs commemorating a special event, business anniversary, limited hours, grand opening or other promotion may be permitted, subject to the following:
   (A)   Permit requirements.
      (1)   Permit application. A temporary off-premise sign permit application form signed by the applicant and the property owner upon whose property the sign will be erected, together with a fee set by Council resolution, shall be submitted to the Building Official, who is hereby authorized to review and approve permits for temporary off-premises signs.
      (2)   Duration of permit, expiration, sign removal required. All permits issued hereunder shall be for a maximum duration of seven calendar days and shall automatically expire after this period. Upon permit expiration, the applicant shall cease to display any and all signs approved by the permit.
   (B)   Limitation on permits.
      (1)   No more than two temporary signs per permit are permitted under this section shall be allowed to any business entity at one time.
      (2)   No more than 12 permits per calendar year shall be issued to any business entity.
      (3)   If two or more permits are obtained in succession by any applicant, both permits shall be counted for the purpose of determining the yearly limitations of this section.
      (4)   Maximum temporary sign size shall be limited to 16 square feet.
   (C)   Location/setbacks.
      (1)   Signs may be placed in any zoning district.
      (2)   Signs may be located off the premises of the business sponsoring the special event.
   (D)   Sign requirements.
      (1)   Signs shall be erected and maintained so as to present no danger to the public.
      (2)   The applicant shall be responsible for locating all utilities.
(Ord. 395, passed 10-18-12)