Unless otherwise noted, temporary signs shall be removed or replaced within thirty days, and if related to a specific event, shall be removed within two days after the event.
(a) Real Estate Signs. Real estate signs and development signs shall be permitted as temporary, non-illuminated signs located on the subject property provided that such signs are displayed in compliance with the following conditions. Unless otherwise noted, such signs shall be restricted to ground signs.
(1) One real estate "for sale" or "for rent" sign shall be permitted for each dwelling or vacant lot limited to a maximum height of thirty inches and maximum width of forty eight inches. Signs may not be placed closer than ten feet of the front property line. Realtors shall also observe these regulations when using "open house" signs. Open house signs will be allowed for directional purposes, and only for the period of the open house.
(2) For subdivisions of seven (7) lots or more, one sign announcing the development or availability of properties shall be permitted provided that the sign does not exceed 24 square feet, nor more than eight feet in height when completely installed.
(3) Permits for development signs shall be issued for a period of one year. Such permits may be renewed by the Building Inspector if construction is being diligently pursued and the sign is being well maintained.
(b) Garage Sales and Auction Signs.
(1) A person desiring to have a garage sale or auction may erect one sign, limited to a maximum height of 30 inches and a maximum width of 48 inches. The sign shall be placed in the yard of the property of the proposed garage sale or auction no closer than ten feet to the front property line. Such sign shall be erected no earlier than 8:00 a.m. the first day of the sale and such sign shall be removed no later than the close of the final day of the sale. No illuminated or animated signs are permitted.
(2) The Police Department shall be notified 24 hours in advance of the garage sale or auction in order to control traffic and parking.
(c) Public Service Announcement Signs. Signs announcing hydrant flushing, water bans, directional signs, signs conveying information concerning civic activities, and the like are also exempt from permit requirements. Such signs may not exceed 4 foot by 6 foot in size, must be located on public property, and must be approved in advance of its erection by the Mayor. Special events sponsored or approved by the Municipality may be exempted from this requirement by resolution of Council.
(Ord. 64-2001. Passed 7-16-01.)
(1) Political signs shall not exceed twenty-four square feet in area or six feet in height.
(2) No political sign shall be located nearer the street or property line than ten (10) feet, unless the placement of the sign interferes with the line of sight required for a public thoroughfare. In such event, the sign may be placed at the nearest point to the public thoroughfare which does not interfere with the line of sight to be determined by the Chief of Police.
(3) Political signs shall be removed or replaced within sixty-five (65) days, and if related to a specific event, shall be removed within five (5) days after the event.
(4) Subject to subsection (d)(2) above, the numbers of political signs on the property are not otherwise regulated.
(5) Political signs require no permit nor permit fee.
(Ord. 63-2008. Passed 11-17-08.)