The following are the types of temporary signs allowed in Sheffield Village, including any applicable regulations for each type of sign.
(a) Standards Applicable to All Temporary Signs.
(1) Temporary signs shall not be mounted, attached, affixed, installed, or otherwise secured in a manner that will make the sign a permanent sign.
(2) No temporary sign shall be mounted, attached, affixed, installed, or otherwise secured so as to protrude above the roofline of a structure.
(3) All temporary signs shall be secured in such a manner as to prevent swinging or other significantly noticeable movement resulting from the wind that could pose a danger to people, vehicles, or structures.
(4) Unless otherwise specifically stated, temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
(5) No temporary sign shall require a foundation, support, wiring, fittings, or elements that would traditionally require a building permit or electrical permit.
(6) Temporary signs shall not be affixed to any permanent sign or permanent structure except when a banner sign is permitted to temporaroly cover a permanent sign in accordance with this section or when such sign is attached to the principal building as permitted in this chapter.
(7) No streamers, spinning, flashing, windblown devices, or similarly moving devices shall be allowed as part of or attachments to temporary signs.
(8) Where a temporary sign is designed to have two sign faces (portable signs or temporary yard signs), such sign faces shall be of the same size and mounted back-to-back. In the cases of an A-frame portable sign, the sign faces shall be mounted back-to-back but may have an angular separation between faces to form the A-frame shape.
(9) For zoning compliance review applications related to the establishment of a new use or change of use within an existing building, where there is an existing permanent sign, a banner sign may be approved for up to 60 consecutive days to cover the existing permanent signs. Such banner sign shall not exceed the sign area of the permanent sign and shall require zoning compliance review.
(10) Temporary signs shall be constructed of a material that is substantial enough to withstand typical winds and weather for the duration of the placement.
(11) Because of the nature of materials typically used to construct temporary signs and to avoid the unsightliness of deteriorating signs and all safety concerns which accompany such a condition, temporary signs shall be removed or replaced when any individual sign has deteriorated.
(12) Temporary signs shall not be located in the right-of-way. Where the right-of-way is unknown, the temporary sign shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from the edge of any street pavement.
(b) Temporary Signs with No Commercial Speech. Temporary signs that do not contain commercial speech (e.g., political, religious, opinion, etc.) shall be allowed as follows:
(1) Only one large temporary yard, banner, or window sign may be permitted on each lot at any one time. Such sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet and six (6) feet in height.
(2) Small temporary yard, banner, or window signs are allowed without limit on the number of signs provided such signs do not exceed six (6) square feet in sign area and six (6) feet in height.
(3) Such temporary signs shall not require zoning compliance review.
(c) Temporary Sign Allowances for Signs with Commercial Speech.
(1) Table 1121-3 establishes the allowances for temporary signs in all zoning districts where such signs contain commercial speech. All sign types are subject to the general provisions above and the sign-type standards that follow the table.
TABLE 1121-3: TEMPORARY SIGNS WITH COMMERCIAL SPEECH ALLOWANCES | |||
Zoning Districts | R and M-1 | C-2, C-3, C-4, I-I, and P-I | C-2, C-3, C-4, I-I, and P-I |
Time Limit | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | 21 Days per Quarter [1] [2] |
Maximum Number of Signs per Lot | 2 | 2 | 20% of Permanent Building Signage Allowed or 50 Square Feet, Whichever is Less |
Maximum Sign Area per Sign | 6 Square Feet | 32 Square Feet | |
Maximum Height | 4 Feet | 6 Feet | 6 Feet |
Permitted Sign Types | Banner, Window, or Yard | Banner, Sidewalk, or Yard | Banner or Yard |
Zoning Compliance Review Required | No | No | Yes |
NOTES: [1] In addition to the two signs permitted with an unrestricted time limit in this table, one additional temporary sign is permitted as established in this column of the table. [2] A quarter shall be defined as an evenly timed quarter of the calendar year (January to March, April to June, July to September, and October to December). | |||
(d) Sign Type Standards.
(1) Banner Signs.
A. Banner signs shall not be subject to the maximum height requirements of this section, provided they are not attached above any roofline.
B. Banner signs can be affixed to a building but not a fence unless such fence is enclosing an outdoor dining area adjacent to the building.
(2) Sidewalk Signs.
A. Only one sidewalk sign is allowed for each building unit.
B. The sign shall only be permitted on private sidewalks or walkways adjacent to the building.
C. The sidewalk sign shall be limited to an A-frame portable sign or a T-frame portable sign.
D. There shall be no time limitation for sidewalk signs, with the exception that the sign shall only be placed outside during the hours of the establishment's operation.
E. Such signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area with a maximum height of four (4) feet.
F. The sign shall not be placed on pavement used for vehicles (e.g., driveways and parking lots).
G. When placed on a sidewalk or walkway, the width and placement of the sign shall be such of such a design that there shall be a minimum width of four (4) feet of clear and passable sidewalk or walkway for pedestrians.
H. The sign must be freestanding and shall not be affixed, chained, anchored, or otherwise secured to the ground or to any pole, parking meter, tree, tree grate, fire hydrant, or other structure.
I. The sign must not obstruct access to parking meters, bicycle racks, and other features legally in the right-of-way.
J. The sign must not interfere with the opening of car doors in legal spaces or with the operation of wheelchair lifts and ramps, cab stands, loading zones, or bus stops.
K. The sign shall be internally weighted so that it is stable and windproof.
L. Sheffield Village shall be held harmless from any liability resulting from accident or injury caused by the placement and/or maintenance of such sign.
(3) Window Signs. Temporary window signs shall not be affixed permanently to the window.
(4) Yard Signs. Temporary yard signs are prohibited in the right-of-way and shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from adjoining lot lines.
(Ord. 2879. Passed 10-23-23.)