1250.04 TEMPORARY SIGNS.
A temporary sign is a sign which is intended to be displayed for a limited time only. Such signs include real estate availability signs, construction signs, special events signs, holiday decorations, signs and banners announcing grand opening events, and other temporary signs as described herein. Temporary Signs may be permitted in Residential Districts subject only to the provisions contained in Section 1250.04.A, below. Temporary Signs may be permitted in Non-Residential Districts subject only to the provisions contained in Section 1250.04.B, below.
A. Residential Districts. Temporary signs in Residential Districts may be installed as window signs or lawn signs, pursuant to the following:
1. Window Signs. Temporary signs installed as window signs shall be no greater than six (6) square feet in area. The combined total surface area of all temporary window signs shall be no greater than twelve (12) square feet.
2. Lawn Signs.
a. Size. Temporary signs installed as lawn signs shall be no greater than six (6) square feet in area and no greater than four (4) feet in height. The combined total surface area of all temporary lawn signs shall be no greater than twelve (12) square feet.
b. Location. Temporary lawn signs shall be located a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the nearest edge of the sidewalk and shall not be placed within the side-yard setback.
c. Height and Location Exceptions. If, due to the topography, existing foliage, or other similar condition existing as to a particular property, conformance with the size and height regulations set forth herein would impair the visibility of a temporary lawn sign as observed from the street, then the Zoning Administrator may grant exceptions to the size and location regulations above pursuant to the following:
1. The height and area requirements above may be increased by a factor no greater than fifty percent (50%).
2. The lawn sign may be placed within twenty (20) feet of the sidewalk, or within the side-yard setback.
In determining whether to grant an exception, the sole standard to be used by the Zoning Administrator is the visibility of the sign and no sign shall exceed that height, area or distance which is reasonably necessary to render the sign visible when observed from the street.
3. All temporary signs in residential districts shall be displayed no more than forty-five (45) days after placement, after which time they must either be removed or replaced.
B. Commercial Districts.
1. Availability Signs. Availability signs such as “For sale,” “Vacancy,” or “For rent” may be permitted to announce the sale, rental, or lease of the lot where the sign is displayed or to announce the sale, rental or lease of one or more structures or a portion thereof, located on the lot. Such signs may indicate the owner, realty agent, telephone numbers, or “open house” information. Such signs:
a. Shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area.
b. Shall be located upon or within any building or portion of building occupied or to be occupied by any single business enterprise.
c. Shall only advertise the rental, lease, or sale of such building or portion thereof.
d. Shall also meet or exceed the front yard setback established within the zoning district, regardless of whether a building is present on the lot.
2. Construction Signs. Construction signs on non-residential property may not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area or eight (8) feet in height. Such signs may identify the owner’s name, the architect, the contractors, the financing arrangements, and the purpose for which the project is intended. No products or services may be advertised on construction signs. One (1) construction sign may be placed on each part of the lot or on each face of the building that borders a public street. A minimum setback of ten (10) feet from the property line or the building setback line, whichever is less, is required for any construction sign. A construction sign shall not be erected before construction starts, and it shall be removed within fourteen (14) days after the use commences or construction is completed, whichever occurs first.
3. Event Signs. Event signs may not exceed a maximum size of six (6) square feet in area, or covering all portions of an existing permitted sign, whichever is greater, and must be located on the premises of the event, excluding any residential use, announcing a campaign, drive or event of a civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization.
Figure 1250.04.B.3 Banner Sign
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4. Holiday Decorations. Holiday decorations displayed in connection with civic, patriotic or religious holidays.
5. Grand Opening Signs. Grand opening signs or banners announce the opening of a business on the premises located in a non-residential zoning district. Such a sign may be displayed for not more than thirty (30) days from the date on which the activity commences, and shall not exceed the requirements applicable for an identification wall sign at the location. Grand opening signs may be installed on the premises only to identify a newly established business which has changed ownership or has newly located on the premises.
6. Temporary Window Signs.
a. Area of Temporary Signs. Except as otherwise provided above, one (1) or more temporary window signs may be displayed on each window of the premises, but the total area of all window signs in any one (1) window shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the area of that window.
b. Area of all Temporary and Permanent Signs. The combined area of all temporary and permanent window signs in any one (1) window shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the area of that window.
c. Time Limit. Temporary window signs in Commercial Districts shall be displayed no more than thirty (30) days after placement, after which time they must either be removed or replaced.