(A) Authorization. A temporary sign shall be allowed to advertise business activities such as “Grand Openings,” “New Management,” and the like, or while a permanent sign is being prepared, and community and civic projects.
(B) Construction requirements.
(1) No temporary sign of combustible material shall exceed four feet in more than one of its dimensions or 75 square feet in area. Any such sign in excess of 60 square feet shall be made of rigid material, such as fiberboard or other light material with frames.
(2) Every temporary sign shall be attached to a wall or other stable structure with wire or steel cables; no strings, ropes, or wood slats for anchorage or support purposes shall be used, except that string and rope made of nonmetallic materials may be used as controlled by the Building Administrator.
(3) Every temporary sign weighing in excess of 50 pounds must be found by the Building Administrator as conforming to the safety requirements of the BOCA Basic Building Code.
(C) Location.
(1) No temporary sign shall extend over or into any street, alley, sidewalk, or other public dedicated right-of-way for a distance greater than four inches from the wall to which it is attached, and it shall not be placed or project over any wall opening.
(2) No temporary sign shall be erected so as to obstruct any door, window, or fire escape, nor shall such sign be attached to any standpipe or fire escape.
(D) Content. The advertisement contained on any temporary sign shall pertain only to the business, industry, or activity conducted on or within the premises on which such sign is erected or maintained. This regulation shall not apply to signs of a civic, political, or religious nature.
(E) Duration. Permits for temporary signs shall authorize the erection of said signs and their mainten-ance for a period not exceeding 30 days.
(Ord. 95-1934, passed 6-13-95) Penalty, see § 10.99