(A) Nature. All temporary signs must be on-premise. If not specified, the temporary sign may be commercial or non-commercial in nature.
(B) Placement. Temporary signs shall not be erected, placed or maintained in a sight visibility area as defined in § 155.5101.G.9. in a parking space, or in an accessway to a parking area or placed in such a way as to interfere with vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
(C) Sign code compliance permits. If Table 156.09 indicates that a sign code compliance permit is required for a temporary sign permitted by this subsection, prior to display of the sign, the applicant shall:
(1) Make a written application to the city and obtain the necessary city approval. The application must contain the dates the temporary sign(s) will be displayed, the location, and other information necessary to demonstrate if the sign complies with this chapter.
(2) Pay an application fee of $25.
(3) Each display of a temporary sign requires a separate application and a separate application fee.
Failure to obtain city approval or pay the required application fee prior to the displaying of the temporary sign(s) will result in a late fee of $20 being added to the original application fee for the first occurrence, payable within seven days of notification by a Code Inspector. A $20 late fee will be added to the application fee for all subsequent occurrences of the failure to obtain city approval, and the late fee shall be payable within seven days of notification by a Code Inspector.
Sign Type | Maximum | Permit Requirement and Additional Standards | ||
Number of Signs | Sign Area and Height | Time
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Sign Type | Maximum | Permit Requirement and Additional Standards | ||
Number of Signs | Sign Area and Height | Time
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Temporary Sign for New Business Tax Receipt Holder | One | 32 sq ft | May be displayed within 60 days of the issuance of the new BTR and shall be displayed for a maximum period of 20 days | • Sign Code Compliance Permit Required • The sign is restricted to non-illuminated banner(s) provided that pennants and streamers without text may be displayed in conjunction with the temporary sign(s). • Not allowed in RS and RD Zoning Districts |
Temporary Sign Replacing Damaged Sign During City- Declared Disaster | One for each permanent sign that has sustained significant or severe damage or destruction related to City-wide disaster | Size of the sign may not exceed the size of the sign being replaced | May be displayed for 6 months from the date of the effective date of implementing resolution declaring a disaster triggering this section, or until placement of the permanent sign, whichever is shorter. | • Sign Code Compliance Permit Not Required • Location and placement of the sign must be the same as the sign being replaced. • The time period for display of temporary replacement signs throughout the city pursuant to this section may be extended by resolution of the City Commission if the Commission determines that the six month period is insufficient to allow for the permanent replacement of the damaged or destroyed signs. |
Temporary Sign for Parcel With Active Building Permit in Single- Family and Two- Family (RS and RD) Zoning Districts | One | • 4 sq ft per sign • 4 ft in height | May be displayed while construction related to the active building permit for the parcel is actively ongoing, and shall be removed before issuance of a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion. | • Sign Code Compliance Permit Not Required |
Temporary Sign for Parcel With Active Building Permit in Multiple-Family (RM) and Nonresidential Zoning Districts | One | • 32 sq ft per sign • 10 ft in height | ||
Temporary Commercial Sign in Nonresidential Zoning Districts | One per street frontage | 24 sq. ft. 10 ft. in height | May be displayed for a maximum of four consecutive days, no more than four times a year | • Sign Code Compliance Permit Not Required • Non-illuminated banner(s), provided that pennants and streamers without advertising may be displayed in conjunction with the temporary commercial sign(s). • The sign allowance for two or more street frontages may be combined in one sign. |
Temporary Window Sign in-lieu-of Permanent Window Sign | One in lieu of permanent window sign permitted per Table 156.15(C)(4): Building Signage Standards | Size of the sign may not exceed the size of the permanent window sign being replaced | May only be displayed while the permanent window sign is missing, for a maximum of 60 days | • Sign Code Compliance Permit Not Required • Must be located behind glass. |
Temporary Non Commercial Signs in Single-Family and Two-Family (RS and RD) Zoning Districts | One. Corner properties shall be permitted one additional sign. | • 4 sq ft per sign • 4 ft in height | May be displayed for 90 days. | • Sign Code Compliance Permit Not Required • Shall not be illuminated • Shall not be attached to or painted on the principal structure • The sign allowance in Nonresidential Zoning Districts for two or more street frontages may be combined in one sign |
Temporary Non Commercial Signs in Multiple-Family (RM) and Nonresidential Zoning Districts | Two. Corner properties shall be permitted one additional sign. | • 32 sq ft per sign • 10 ft in height | ||
Temporary Real Estate Sign in Single-Family and Two-Family (RS and RD) Zoning Districts | One per street frontage. | • 4 sq ft per sign • 4 ft in height | May be displayed while the property is offered for sale, rent, or lease, and shall be removed within seven days of closing or the signing of a lease agreement. | • Sign Code Compliance Permit Not Required • Shall not be illuminated • The sign allowance in Nonresidential Zoning Districts for two or more street frontages may be combined in one sign. |
Temporary Real Estate Sign in Multiple-Family (RM) Zoning Districts | One per street frontage. | • 12 sq ft per sign • 6 ft in height | ||
Temporary Real Estate Sign in Nonresidential Zoning Districts | One per street frontage. | • 32 sq ft per sign • 10 ft in height | ||
('58 Code, § 50.307 (1)) (Ord. 81-13, passed 12-2-80; Am. Ord. 83-24, passed 1-25-83; Am. Ord. 89-35, passed 1-24-89; Am. Ord. 2004-19, passed 1-27-04; Am. Ord. 2013-31, passed 12-11-12; Am. Ord. 2017-29, passed 2-28-17; Am. Ord. 2018-75, passed 7-24-18) Penalty, see § 10.99