Sec. 21-836. Temporary sign types.

A.   General Requirements.

1.   In order to ensure structural stability and safety, freestanding signs seven (7) feet or greater in height shall be constructed to standards required for a permanent sign as described by the Arizona Sign Association.

2.   Signs seven (7) feet or greater in height require a sign permit.

3.   Temporary Signs shall be located outside of the visibility triangles, as shown in Figure 1.

4.   Signs shall be maintained in good condition and shall be removed if torn, soiled, or faded.

5.   Signs shall be weighted and/or secured to resist displacement by wind or similar disturbances.

6.   Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

7.   Contact information of the party responsible for the sign shall be listed on the back of all temporary signs, except those located on developed single family residential lots.

8.   Such signs which are deemed to be unsafe, defective, or which create an immediate hazard to persons or property, or are not in compliance with the provisions of this Section, shall be declared to be a public nuisance and subject to removal by the City in accordance with state statutes.

B.   Duration. The following temporary signs are authorized for the durations noted in Table 4.

C.   Standard Abbreviations. The standard abbreviations for Tables 1—3 are applicable to Table 4.

Table 4: Temporary Sign Type Specifications

A. UNDEVELOPED PROPERTIES
Sign Type	Quantity	Max Sign Area	Max Height	Duration	Permit
	1	Residential Use: 6 SF Non- Residential Use: 16SF	Residential: 5 FT Non- Residential: 8 FT	Up to 1 Year	Yes, if ≥ 7 FT in Height
	Limitations:  • N/A
	1 sign + 1 additional sign for every 600 LF of street frontage	32 SF	8 FT	Up to 1 Year, and may be renewed 2x for 3 years total	Yes
	Limitations:  • Placed >30 FT from any intersection or driveway, and 100 FT from all signs >6 SF.
B. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
Sign Type	Quantity	Max Sign Area	Max Height	Duration	Permit
	1	6 SF	5 FT	Up to 3 Months	No
	Limitations:  • Located on a developed residential lot.
	1 sign per neighborhood entrance	6 SF	5 FT	Up to 2 Weeks	No
	Limitations:  • Located within neighborhood common area.
	1 sign per street frontage	32 SF/sign* *Development ≥ 150 AC: Interior Streets = 32 SF Perimeter Streets = 96 SF	16 FT	Up to 3 years	Yes
	Limitations:  • Must be removed once all lots in subdivision are sold.
	6 flags	15 SF/flag	30 FT	Up to 3 years	No
	Limitations:  • For new subdivisions and/or new developments only. • Max Quantity is per new development or per model complex. • Must be identified in Model Home Complex Building Permit.
C. NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
Sign Type	Quantity	Max Sign Area	Max Height	Duration	Permit
	1 A-frame or T-frame sign	6 SF	3 FT	Only during business hours	No
	Limitations:
	• Signs shall be located within 8 FT of the business entry.
	• A minimum of 4 FT must be maintained to allow unobstructed pedestrian access, and vehicular circulation.
	• Signs cannot be placed within required parking.
	Includes Banners, Balloons, Flags, Pennants and, Streamers	N/A	N/A	60 days	No
	Limitations:
	• See Definition for Grand Opening/New Business.
	• Must be obtained within 6 months of receiving a valid business license.
	• Not permitted for Home Occupations.
	• Merchandise may be displayed adjacent to business if a minimum of 4 FT clearance is maintained, allowing unobstructed pedestrian access and vehicular circulation.
	2 Wall- Mounted Banners	32 SF Total	N/A	Maximum 30 days per installation   Maximum 4x per year	Yes, For Each Install
	2 Pole Mounted Banners "Swooper Signs"	32 SF per sign	15 FT
	1 A-frame or T-frame sign portable sign	6 SF	3 FT
	Limitations:
	• Maximum Width is 3 FT for Pole Mounted or Swooper Signs.
D. SPECIAL CONDITIONS - In addition to temporary signage permitted by use/development character, the following signs are allowed when special conditions occur.
Sign Type	Quantity	Max Sign Area	Max Height	Duration	Permit
1. Property Offered For Sale, Lease, or Rent
	1 Sign *See Limitations For Quantity	6 SF	Freestanding: 5 FT Other: *See Limitations For Placement	*See Limitations	No
	Limitations:
	• Quantity: A residential property abutting an arterial or collector roadway may have one (1) additional sign, maximum four (4) SF in size. The additional sign shall be placed in a manner where it is visible from the abutting roadway.
	• Placement: Where freestanding signage is not possible or prohibited, the sign may be displayed within a window of the subject property.
	• Duration is limited to while the property is offered for sale, lease or rent until 10 days after completion or execution of a lease, sale, or rental transaction.
	1 sign + 1 additional sign for every 600 LF street of frontage	32 SF	Freestanding Sign: 8 FT Other Signs: N/A	While property is offered.	Yes, ≥ 7 FT in Height
	Limitations:
	• Minimum spacing of 150 LF between signs.
2. Property Under Construction
	1	32 SF	8 FT	From Issuance until Close of 'Building Permit'	No
	Limitations:  • An active Building Permit is required.
3. Temporary Use
	1 Banner and 3 A-frame or T-frame Portable Signs	Banner: 24 SF A-frame: 6 SF	Banner: N/A A-Frame: 3 FT	For the duration of the approved Temporary Use Permit	Temp. Use Permit
	Limitations:  • An active Building Permit is required.
4. Right-of-Way Signage
	1 sign per turning movement within radius * See Limitations	6 SF	3 FT	3 hours before and 3 hours after an event	No
	Limitations:
	• Radius: These signs are only allowed in right-of-ways adjacent to residential zoned property, and shall be located a maximum one (1) mile radius from the subject owner's/resident's property within the City of Peoria.
	• Signs may be placed by owners of residential property in Peoria, residents of Peoria, or agents of either party.
	• Subject to same Placement Limitations as noted in Election Season Signs below.
	Not limited	Adjacent to Rural or Local Road: 16 SF Other: 32 SF	<7 FT	90 days prior to Primary Election and up to 15 days after General Election	No
	Limitations:
	• Signs can be placed in the public right-of-way, and on private property if the owner or their appointed agent grants permission.
	• Except as provided herein, such signs shall not be located on City-owned property, buildings, or structures.
	• Contact information of the party responsible for the sign must be listed on the back of the sign.
	• Placement Limitations. Per ARS § 16-1019, such signs may be located within the City right-of-way provided they are not:
	1. Hazardous to public safety;
	2. Within a roadway median or traffic circle;
	3. Affixed to any City-owned utility pole, traffic control device or safety barrier;
	4. Located in a manner that interferes with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act;
	5. Located in a designated commercial tourism, commercial resort, and hotel sign-free zone designated by the City Council pursuant to ARS § 16-1019 including the Sports Complex Commercial Tourism Zone pursuant to Resolution No. 2012-39; and
	6. Otherwise in violation of a requirement found in this Section.
	N/A	12 SF	6 FT	Daylight hours	No
	Limitations:
	• Maximum width shall be 6 feet.
	• Shall not be located adjacent to local or collector roads in Residential Zoning Districts.
	• Shall be at least thirty (30) feet away from any street intersection or driveway entrance.
	• Shall not be located in any drive aisle, parking stall, driveway, or on sidewalks in a manner that provides less than a four (4) foot free and clear pathway for pedestrians.
	• Shall not be located within a median or on a street.
	• Shall not be located on walls, boulders, planters, other signs, vehicles, utility facilities, or any structure.
	• Shall not compromise public safety in any manner.

 

(Ord. No. 2018-08, § 2(Exh. A), 3-6-18)