A freestanding long-term use sign, with time and quantity limitations, shall be constructed or fabricated of materials, such as, but not limited to, metal framing, coated or pressure-treated wood of one-half inch thickness or greater, which is designed to withstand long-term exposure to the surrounding environmental conditions which is not intended to be permanently installed. This does not include a pole sign, which is expressly prohibited. The time and quantity limitations defined within this section are imposed to avoid visual clutter, the development of litter, traffic hazard or other adverse effects.
(a) Restrictions.
(1) Size. The sign facing can be shaped in any dimensional configuration, limited by the allowable sign face square footage. The entire sign structure is to allow for the various sign face dimensional configurations, but shall not exceed the maximum structure's stated limitations.
A. Maximum structure height: 5 feet.
B. Maximum structure width: 8 feet.
C. Maximum sign face area: 24 square feet.
(2) Location.
A. No closer than 20 feet from the front property line; and
B. No closer than 15 feet from any other property line.
C. On corner lots, no sign shall be allowed within a triangle formed between points on the front and side property lines within 35 feet from their intersection.
(3) Quantity. One per lot.
(4) Duration. No longer than 180 days on two separate occasions during a year.
(5) Exemption. Signs with a maximum structure height of four feet and a maximum sign face area of 12 square feet shall be exempt from the permit requirement.
(6) Permit. The Zoning Administrator shall review and act on applications according to the design and construction criteria set forth in Section 770.07 of this chapter.
(b) Applicable Sections.
(1) Section 770.06, Computations.
(2) Section 770.07, Sign Design and Construction Criteria.
(3) Section 770.08, Maintenance.
(4) Section 770.10, Application Requirements.
(Ord. 15-01. Passed 9-22-03.)