(a) (1) For purposes of this chapter, the Olde Downtown Pickerington Village Area shall consist of those properties located within the area being: south of the railroad; north of Park Alley between Hill Road South and East Street; fronting on East Columbus Street between the railroad and East Street; and those properties fronting on the west side of Hill Road North and South, from the railroad to Park Alley.
(2) For purposes of this chapter, "portable (sandwich board) sign" means a sign usually hinged at the top, consisting of two self-supporting, equal panels.
(b) Portable (sandwich board) signs and its supports are permitted in the area described in subsection (a) above. There is a limit of one such sign per business. The portable (sandwich board) sign shall be located on such business's property or the sidewalk of tree lawn area immediately adjacent to the business's property. The minimum clear width of the sidewalk shall comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
(c) A portable (sandwich board) sign shall not exceed three feet in height or two feet in width. The total sign area shall not exceed six square feet. The sign shall be constructed of wood or plastic and constructed in such a manner as to not create a safety hazard to pedestrians or vehicle traffic. Plastic or wood signs shall be an earth tone color or white with a textured finish. A restaurant business may have a chalkboard area on the sign for editable copy. Portable (sandwich board) signs shall not have lights attached to the sign.
(d) A portable (sandwich board) sign shall be displayed no earlier than one-half hour before the opening of the business and shall be removed no later than one-half hour after the closing of the business.
(e) Portable (sandwich board) signs shall be approved administratively if they comply with the regulations in this section and all other City regulations. The applicant shall submit a zoning application with an elevation and site plan for staff review.
(f) Community activities.(i.e., schools, Chamber of Commerce, churches, charities, youth sports, non-profits, etc.) upon application and approval as provided in subsection (e) above, except that the zoning certificate fee shall not be imposed, may display up to two portable (sandwich board) signs off-premises in the area described in this section. Such sign may be displayed continually for a period not to exceed fourteen days.
(g) No portable (sandwich board) sign shall be located in the sight triangle of any intersection.
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)