(a) Development Signs.
(1) One (1) announcement sign not exceeding forty-eight (48) square feet regarding the construction of a building, including such information as the architect, builder, contractor, etc., may be installed during the construction period.
(2) One (1) subdivision sign not exceeding forty-eight (48) square feet advertising the sale and/or development of property shall be permitted per project for a reasonable period of time under the circumstances.
(b) Free-Standing Signs. Temporary, free-standing signs such as, trailer-based signs, shall be permitted in any commercial or industrial District for up to thirty (30) calendar days from the date of opening a business, provided that they do not constitute a traffic hazard. Such signs shall not encroach into the public right of way. Such signs may also be permitted for established organizations when approved by City Council as being in the best interest of the community, for a period not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days.
(Ord. 2008-06. Passed 4-14-08; Ord. 2015-52. Passed 11-9-15.)
(c) Garage Sale Signs. Garage sale signs do not require a zoning permit.
(1) Any such sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches in either dimension. The name and address of each person conducting such sale shall be legibly placed on each such sign.
(2) No signs advertising or announcing a garage sale shall be placed on utility poles.
(3) No such sign shall be posted more than twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the beginning of such sale. No such sale shall continue for more than three (3) consecutive calendar days, and no more than one (1) sale shall occur per month. The person or persons conducting such sale shall remove each sign within twenty-four (24) hours after the conclusion of the sale.
(d) Political Signs. Signs pertaining to the election of public offices or a position on an issue to be determined at an election shall be permitted without permit for a maximum period of six (6) months prior to an election, provided they are not located in a right-of-way and do not obstruct or endanger traffic or persons in any way. The signs shall be removed thirty (30) calendar days after the election of the candidate.
(e) Public Purpose Messages. Signs or banners announcing temporary charitable or community functions shall not be placed over any street right of way without prior authorization from the Municipal Administrator.
(f) Public Right-of-Way Signs. No signs for any purpose, or any non-graphic materials used for commercial promotion, may be placed in any public right-of-way unless approved by City Council as being in the best interest of the community, for a period not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days.
(g) Real Estate Signs. Signs exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area and advertising the sale, rental, or lease of the premises on which the sign is located shall not be permitted on any R-l, R-2, or R-3 property. One sign of twelve (12) square feet or less may be displayed on the premises behind the City right-of-way. Signs not exceeding twenty-four (24) square feet on one side shall be permitted in other districts for a reasonable period of time under the circumstances.
(Ord. 2008-06. Passed 4-14-08.)
(h) Subject to all rules and regulations adopted by the Council of the City of Rossford, temporary “A” frame and similar signs are permitted.
(Ord. 2015-52. Passed 11-9-15.)