(A) Upon obtaining a permit from the City Planner, a temporary detached sign may be erected in a C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1, or M-2 District, subject to the following provisions:
(1) Such sign shall not exceed 20 square feet in area;
(2) Such signs are prohibited in any public right-of-way, including streets, sidewalks, parks, and public facilities;
(3) Such signs shall comply with the provisions of § 25-6-8 of this article;
(4) The applicant shall pay the fee specified in Chapter 6, Article 6 of this code of ordinances; and
(5) The permit shall be conspicuously displayed on the premises.
(B) The number of temporary detached signs on a lot is subject to following limitations.
(1) A permit may be issued for two temporary detached signs for a period of one year.
(2) An additional 30-day permit may be issued for not to exceed three additional temporary detached signs. No more than two such permits may be issued for a lot in a calendar year.
(C) No permit shall be required for the following temporary detached signs:
(1) Political signs;
(2) Signs advertising for an occasional sale of personal property to be conducted at the home of the seller, commonly called a “garage sale;”
(3) Signs on property occupied by a church;
(4) “For sale,” “sold,” and advertising construction signs as described elsewhere in this chapter; and
(5) Signs advertising goods or services offered by a non-profit organization.
(Ord. 3831, passed - -2005)