This section describes requirements for temporary promotional on-site signs. These signs do not require the issuance of a sign permit. Temporary signs may include, but are not limited to, commercial signs for grand openings or special product, sale, or event advertising, but exclude any temporary signs pertaining to subdivisions, which are governed through the requirements of Section 17.52.080 (Temporary Subdivision Signs). The development standards for temporary subdivision signs are listed in Table 17.52.080-1 (Temporary Subdivision Signs). The following general requirements apply to temporary promotional signs:
A. Time Duration. Display periods for temporary promotional signs shall be limited to a maximum of sixty (60) days per calendar year, or as provided below. Longer time periods may be permitted with issuance of a temporary use permit (see Section 17.12.070 (Temporary Use Permit).
B. Illumination. Temporary signs may not be illuminated.
C. Message. Temporary signs displaying a commercial message shall be limited to on-site signage only. Temporary off-site signage displaying a commercial message is prohibited.
D. Encroachment. Temporary promotional signs shall not encroach on or above the public right-of-way or be attached to utility poles, except as provided below for A frame signs. See Table 17.52.070-1 (Placement of A-Frames in the right-of-way).
E. Temporary Signs Allowed. As established in Section 17.52.050 (Prohibited Signs), pennants, balloons, and other temporary signs are prohibited; temporary signs displayed outdoors that are composed of paper or other lightweight material that could not be securely anchored, would easily degrade, or could not withstand limited exposure to the elements (e.g., a paper sign whose writing would become illegible if exposed to water, or a cardboard sign taped to a building exterior that could easily blow away) are also prohibited. Temporary signs may be constructed of non-rigid material, provided it is displayed in a window or adequately anchored and able to withstand exposure to the elements.
Use Type | Maximum Temporary Number | Maximum Area | Maximum Height | Minimum Setback from ROW (1) |
Multiple-family Residential, Apartment Rental | 1 per complex | 4 sq. ft. | 5 ft. freestanding; Roofline wall | 10 ft. |
Nonresidential, Building-Attached | 1 per establishment | 12 sq. ft.; 20% of total window space if located in a window (2) | Roofline | n/a |
Nonresidential, A-frames | 1 per establishment | 8 sq. ft. | 4 ft. |
Notes:
(1) Must be located outside of the clear vision triangle.
(2) Window includes any area of window glazing located within a glass door.
(Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)