Temporary signs are only allowed in zoning districts RM, BN, BC, BP, BG, BH, IL, and IG as defined in the zoning code, unless exempt in § 98.05.
(A) A property is permitted one portable sign or one banner sign per street frontage which shall be located on premises.
(1) Type: portable signs.
(a) Number: one per street frontage.
(b) Maximum size: 32 square feet per side.
(c) Setback: ten feet from existing or proposed right-of-way.
(d) These signs shall be placed on private property.
(e) No sign shall be placed between the curb and the sidewalk, nor shall it encroach the street right-of-way.
(f) No sign shall restrict visibility, limit pedestrian movement on the sidewalk or restrict access from the street to the sidewalk.
(g) Time limit: Each property owner shall be afforded the opportunity to place, or cause to be placed by their agent, one temporary sign no more than six times during a calendar year. This type of temporary sign may remain for a maximum of 30 days during any one placement.
(h) A permit must be obtained from the City Plan Commission office and all applicable fees paid prior to displaying this sign.
(2) Type: banner signs.
(a) Signs as permitted in division (G)(2)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g).
(b) If this sign is to be placed on a building, it shall be placed flat against the facade.
(c) They shall be adequately secured to the building or supporting structure.
(B) Yard card signs. A YARD CARD is defined by the city as a free standing temporary sign that is rented and placed by a yard card company. If sign is placed that resembles a yard card but its not placed by a yard card company it must follow the standards set forth division (A) of this section.
(1) Permit process: A permit must be obtained from the Planning Department prior to the beginning of the erection of the sign. The permit must state what the yard card is for, the location, and the time frame. The permit must be handed delivered, mailed or faxed to the Planning Department for approval prior to placement of the sign. No fees shall be charged. The permit is only required for the purpose of monitoring the usage of such displays and enforcing regulation that follows in this section.
(2) On-premise yard cards.
(a) On-premise yard cards are allowed in residential districts if the sign is for special events such as birthdays, anniversaries, etc. and/or if the non-for-profit event is located on a property in the residential district. Special events (birthdays, anniversaries, etc) are exempt from the permit process.
(b) This sign shall be located on the property for any public or private event at that location. Any sponsor(s) for said events shall not also be allowed to place a sign at their locations or any other locations they may own.
(c) One sign of this type is allowed per street frontage.
(d) These signs shall be placed on private property.
(e) It shall not exceed 32 square feet in size per side nor eight feet in height.
(f) No sign shall be placed between the curb and the sidewalk, nor shall it encroach the street right-of-way.
(g) No sign shall restrict visibility, limit pedestrian movement on the sidewalk or restrict access from the street to the sidewalk.
(h) This sign shall be set back ten feet from the existing or proposed right-of-way.
(i) Each property owner shall be afforded the opportunity to place, or cause to be placed by their agent, one temporary sign on no more than 12 times during a calendar year. A sign may remain for a maximum of 14 days during any one placement.
(j) In the downtown area:
1. Each downtown merchant shall be afforded the opportunity to place, or cause to be placed by their agent, one temporary sign in the designated downtown area on no more than 24 separate occasions during a calendar year. A sign may remain for a maximum of three days during any one placement.
2. Temporary signs may be placed only in those locations designated by the city so as not to harm the public safety or welfare.
3. No sign shall restrict visibility, pedestrian movement on the sidewalk or access from the street to the sidewalk. A sign can be placed on a public sidewalk as long as a 36-inch wide clearance remains clear for pedestrian movement.
4. No temporary sign shall exceed 32 square feet in size.
5. The merchant placing the temporary sign and/or their agent shall be solely responsible for the care and maintenance of all temporary signs.
(3) Off-premise yard cards.
(a) A yard card sign may not be used as a means of off-site advertising for business activities in a manner consistent with an off-premise sign. Yard card signs are only allowed to be off- premise if it is for a non-profit service, educational or charitable organization.
(b) One off-premise sign is allowed per property street frontage.
(c) No more than four off-premise signs shall be allowed for any one event within the city.
(d) These signs shall be placed on private property.
(e) It shall not exceed 32 square feet in size per side or eight feet in height.
(f) No sign shall be placed between the curb and the sidewalk, nor shall it encroach the street right-of-way.
(g) No sign shall restrict visibility, limit pedestrian movement on the sidewalk or restrict access from the street to the sidewalk.
(h) This sign shall be set back ten feet from the existing or proposed right-of-way.
(i) Each property owner shall be afforded the opportunity to place, or cause to be placed by his or her agent, one temporary sign no more than 12 times during a calendar year. A sign may remain for a maximum of fourteen days during any one placement.
(j) Must obtain permission of the property owner before the placement of any sign off-premise.
(k) Off-premise yard cards are not allowed in the R-1, R-2, PK, and BC zoning districts.
(C) All combinations of temporary signs shall not exceed total time frame of 180 days of calendar year at any one property.
(D) Violation. If any yard card company or property owner violates this section of sign code, they will meet the same penalties as listed in § 98.99. Violations will be handled by the Board of Public Works and Safety.
(Ord. 07-2604, passed 1-7-08) Penalty, see § 98.99