A freestanding short-term use sign, with time and quantity limitations, shall be constructed or fabricated of materials, which is not designed to withstand long-term exposure to the surrounding environmental conditions, such as, but not limited to, cardboard, wire, plastic, or thin wood stakes which is easily moved and 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.
A. Maximum height: 4 feet.
B. Maximum sign area: 6 square feet.
(2) Location.
A. No closer than five feet from the front property line; and
B. No closer than 15 feet from any other property line.
(3) Quantity. Each dwelling structure shall be permitted to erect up to four freestanding short-term use signs simultaneously.
(4) Duration. A freestanding short-term use sign shall be displayed for no longer than 30 days, on six separate occasions in any given year.
(5) Exemption. None.
(6) Permit. A freestanding short-term use sign shall not require a permit.
(b) Applicable Sections.
(1) Section 770.06, Computations.
(2) Section 770.07, Sign Design and Construction Criteria.
(3) Section 770.08, Maintenance.
(Ord. 15-01. Passed 9-22-03.)