(a) All portable signs are prohibited within the Village limits, except as provided in Chapter 1175.10
(d) of the Village of Obetz Zoning Code.
(b) See Section 1323.02 (33) for definition of “portable sign”.
(c) Businesses shall make application to the Administrator or his designee for a portable sign. Each business shall have no more than one portable sign and must be placed within their property boundaries along with the following stipulations:
(1) The sign must be constructed of wood or metal. No cardboard or paper- based materials are permitted.
(2) No signs will be permitted with movable parts, lights, banners, balloons, flags or streamers.
(3) Signs shall be a maximum of 32 sq. ft.
(4) No more than half the sign may consist of a changeable writing board or chalk board. Individual changeable letters are not permitted and the area outside the writing surface must be permanent.
(5) Signs constructed with one panel must incorporate a base which does not enlarge the sign above the maximum permitted height and width dimensions, or extend support braces or feet perpendicular from the base which may cause pedestrians to trip. Signs must be self-supporting without assistance from external cables, brackets, wires, or props. Signs must be stable to withstand inclement weather, or removed during periods of inclement weather.
(6) The placement of the portable sign must be directly in front of its corresponding business, at least three feet (3’) from the roadway, but, shall not impede sidewalk traffic or line-of-sight of vehicular traffic. Signs which are at least three feet (3’) from roadway, but, interfere with sidewalk usage or vehicular line-of-sight will not be allowed.
(7) The sign must be replaced when it becomes defaced or tattered in whole or part, at the determination of the Village Code Enforcement Official. However, before changes to an existing portable sign occurs, or replacement of an existing sign with another design occurs, application must be made to the Planning Commission and approved by Council. A sign permit and the rights granted under the Code are non-transferable to new owners or operators of a business or building.
(8) Any sign that is deemed as a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the community, or is placed on the public right-of-way and does not conform to this chapter, will be removed by the Village Code Enforcement Official.
(9) A portable sign may only be displayed when an establishment is open for business. (Ord. 36-03. Passed 5-19-03.)