A special event sign, with time and quantity limitations, shall be for the purpose of advertising the opening of a business, community event, community program or community festival. The permitted type of signs allowable within Commercial and Manufacturing Districts shall be freestanding or banner sign. 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. Freestanding short-term use sign. Maximum structure height: 5 feet.
B. Temporary special event and banner sign. Maximum sign face area: 24 square feet.
(2) Location.
A. Freestanding sign:
1. No closer than 20 feet from the front property line;
2. No closer than 15 feet from any other property line; and
3. 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.
B. Banner sign: Attached to the front of the building.
(3) Quantity. The business entity shall be permitted one sign per event.
(4) Duration.
A. Not to exceed 30 days; and
B. Not more than four times per calendar year.
(5) Permit. A permit for approval of a freestanding long-term use sign shall be filed with the Building Department. The permit shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator and not the Architectural Review Board. Must also submit a picture/drawing of the sign to include dimensions and how it is secured/anchored, and a site plan with the sign location and distance to road if applicable.
(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; Ord. 01-23. Passed 5-22-23.)