1. Application. Temporary signs shall include any construction, finance, real estate, political, portable sign, banner, pennant, inflatable signs, valance or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard or other materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a short period of time only.
2. Special Permission. Temporary signs except for construction, real estate,
or political signs, may be used for special occasions with Zoning Administrator approval of a sign permit. Temporary signs shall be allowed for the following occasions:
A. Special events - there shall be no more than two (2) such occasions per year; duration shall not exceed ten (10) days per occasion. At the discretion of the Zoning Administrator, an extension of no more than twenty (20) days may be granted for the grand opening for a new business.
B. Community festivals or other similar events - duration shall not exceed thirty (30) days for each festival/event.
C. Signs on Utility Poles - Temporary installation of banners, seasonal decorations, or similar displays that would otherwise be subjected to Chapter 175H may be allowed with Zoning Administrator approval of a sign permit. Such signs may extend into/over a public right-of-way but may not extend past any curb line and must maintain an elevation of at least 12 feet above the finished grade surrounding the pole. No private advertising shall be allowed on signs. Signs shall be limited to those from civic organizations such as the City of Norwalk, Chamber of Commerce, Norwalk School District, or other similar organizations. If allowed, only one such sign shall be permitted per utility pole.
(Ord. 23-19 - Dec. 23 Supp.)
D. Recreational Facility Sponsorship - Banners to be displayed on structures for the purpose of sponsorship of recreational facilities hosting organized team sports. Change of copy may occur without the issuance of a new sign permit. Banner size shall be limited to four feet by eight feet.
(Ord. 23-20 - Dec. 23 Supp.)
3. Real Estate and Political Signs. Temporary real estate and political signs less than thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall be permitted in any zoning district without the issuance of a sign permit, provided no real estate or political sign greater than twelve (12) square feet shall be permitted on a lot occupied by a single family dwelling in a RE-1, R-1, orR-2 District.
4. Construction and Finance Signs. Temporary construction and finance signs shall be permitted in conjunction with any construction project or subdivision. Such signs will obtain a City Sign Permit and meet the following minimum criteria:
A. Minimum ten (10) foot setback from property line
B. Maximum size of thirty-two (32) square feet
C. Maximum height of seven (7) feet
D. Removal at the end of the project or one (1) year from permit date, whichever is shorter. Additional permits can be acquired for a one (1) year period, provided the sign is removed at the end of the project.
(Ord. 19-16 – Jan. 20 Supp.)
5. Violations. The specific fine for violation of this Section is contained in Chapter 177 Rates and Fees.
(Ord. 22-30 – Dec. 22 Supp.)