Temporary signs are allowed in accordance with the provisions of this Section, except that where other Sections of this Ordinance regulate such signs, the more restrictive regulation shall apply.
1. General Provision. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
2. Temporary Signs Exempt from Permit Requirement. The following temporary signs do not require a Temporary Sign Permit and shall comply with the following standards.
a. A-Frame Signs.
(1) Location.
(a) A-frame signs are allowed in all non-residential districts, and in all residential districts for non-residential uses. A-frame signs shall be prohibited on residential properties in residential districts.
(b) A-frame signs may be located on the sidewalk, but at least four feet of sidewalk width must be maintained on the sidewalk so as not to interfere with pedestrian traffic or accessibility.
(c) A-frame signs must be located within 15 feet of the primary entrance of the business.
(2) Quantity. One A-frame sign is allowed per business.
(3) Size. A-frame signs shall not exceed eight square feet in area and four feet in height.
(4) Display Period.
(a) A-frame signs may be displayed on a daily basis, but the display shall be limited to business hours. A-frame signs must be stored indoors at all other times.
(b) A-frame signs shall not be displayed when severe weather conditions exist that may damage the sign or creates a safety risk, such as high winds or heavy snow.
b. Temporary Window Signs.
(1) Location. Window signs are allowed in all zoning districts.
(2) Size. Temporary window signs shall not occupy more than 25% of the total ground floor window area on each building facade.
(3) Display Period. Temporary window signs are limited to a display period of four weeks per calendar year.
c. Yard Signs.
(1) Location. Yard signs are allowed in all zoning districts.
(2) Quantity. Two yard signs are allowed per street frontage. Additionally, one yard sign is allowed per street frontage for each of the following qualifying conditions, limited to the display period listed for each:
(a) The applicant has an active, approved building permit for activities on the property on which the sign is placed. Such yard sign shall be removed no later than ten days after expiration of the building permit, or issuance of a certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first.
(b) The subject property, or buildings therein, are currently for sale, lease, or rent. Such yard sign shall be removed no later than seven days after the sale, rental, or lease agreement signing for the subject property.
(c) A number of yard signs equal to the number of candidate positions and proposed referendums that appear in an upcoming election are allowed per street frontage. There is no display period for these signs.
(3) Size.
(a) In residential districts, yard signs shall not exceed six square feet in area per sign and six feet in height.
(b) In non-residential districts, yard signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area per sign and eight feet in height.
3. Temporary Signs with Permit Requirement. The following temporary signs require a Temporary Sign Permit, issued by the Zoning Administrator, and shall comply with the following standards.
a. Banner Signs.
(1) Location.
(a) Banner signs are allowed for non-residential uses in all zoning districts.
(b) Banner signs shall not project above the roof of the building to which it is attached.
(c) Banner signs shall not encroach into the public right-of-way.
(2) Quantity. One banner sign is allowed per business, which may be displayed as a wall sign or window sign.
(3) Size. Banner signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area.
(4) Display Period. Banner signs are limited to a display period of 30 days per calendar year.