(A) Location and size.
(1) Temporary signs which advertise real estate for sale, rent, or lease, or advertise a subdivision being developed shall be restricted to six square feet in area when located on residentially-zoned property of less than two acres, and shall be removed upon completion of the sale, rent or lease of the property or sale of all lots in the subdivision. Such signs shall be located on the property and shall be located not less than ten feet from any street right-of-way.
(2) Temporary signs which advertise real estate for sale, rent, or lease, or advertise a subdivision being developed shall be restricted to 96 square feet in area when located on property of two or more acres. Said signs shall be located on the property, shall be located not less than ten feet from any street right-of-way lines, and shall be removed upon completion of the sale, rent, lease, or the property or sale of all lots in the subdivision.
(3) Temporary signs which advertise contractors, engineers, developers, architects, and the like, for a site being developed shall be restricted to a total area of 96 square feet in area, not less than ten feet from any street right-of-way line or in conformance with the setback regulations of the zoning district in which it is located, whichever is least restrictive. Such signs shall be removed upon completion of the development and issuance of an occupancy permit by the Economic Development Office.
(4) Non-electric, temporary signs placed in windows of buildings with commercial or industrial uses which advertise sales, specials, or close-outs shall be restricted to illumination by normal lighting of the building. Such signs shall be removed upon termination of the sale, special, or close-out.
(5) Temporary signs may be erected pertaining to the candidacy of federal, state, and local elected officials or other voting issues, shall not exceed six square feet per face in residential zoning districts, and 32 square feet in other zoning districts. Said signs may be erected not more than 30 days preceding the election and shall be removed within three days after the election.
(B) Erection. Every temporary sign shall be attached to a wall or pole with steel cables, bolts, or other suitable fastenings or firmly affixed into the ground so as to prevent movement.
(Ord. passed 5-16-2023)