A. Applicability. The requirements of this section shall apply to all temporary subdivision signs. All permanent subdivision identification signs shall be as provided for in Section 17.52.060 (Permanent On-Site Sign Requirements). Temporary subdivision signs shall be allowed in addition to the real estate signs allowed pursuant to Section 17.52.040 (Exempt Signs).
B. Sign Permit Required. Prior to the erection of any temporary subdivision signs pursuant to this section, approval of a sign permit is required pursuant to Section 17.12.090 (Sign Permit).
C. Deposit and Permission Required. In addition to the conditions that the designated approving authority may impose through the sign permit, prior to the erection of any temporary subdivision signs, the sign applicant shall provide the following:
1. A deposit as determined by the Community Development Director for each sign guaranteeing the maintenance and removal of all such signage upon expiration of the sign permit.
2. Permission to remove and dispose of all signs should the sign not be removed as required by the creative sign program, and a covenant to reimburse the city for any costs of any such removal and disposal.
D. Display Period and Sign Removal. All such signs approved pursuant to this section shall be displayed for no more than six (6) months, or as otherwise required by the sign permit. Upon completion of the approved display period, all such signage shall be completely removed and the sites returned to their original, pre-sign conditions.
E. Display within Public Right-of-Way. All such signs are allowed in the public right-of-way provided they do not extend into the clear vision triangle, do not obstruct pedestrian and wheelchair access, and when located on a sidewalk are within six (6) inches of the curb. Further, a-frames must remain portable and shall not be attached or anchored to trees or any public property.
Use Type | Maximum Number | Maximum Area | Maximum Height | Minimum Setback from ROW (1) |
On- and Off-Site, Subdivision Identification Signs (2) | 4 per subdivision (3) | 32 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. |
On-Site Subdivision, Directional Signs | 1 per subdivision entrance, max 6 | 32 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | |
On-Site Subdivision, Flags | 10 poles per subdivision | 15 sq. ft. of flag per pole | 20 ft. |
Notes:
(1) Must be located outside of the clear vision triangle.
(2) Such signs shall not be located within fifty (50) feet of an occupied residence unless the designated approving authority finds pursuant to approval of the creative sign program that such distance is not feasible. Illumination of such signs is prohibited.
(3) No more than two (2) of which shall be off-site.
(Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)