Temporary signs may be ground signs, or window signs. A sign of any type, which is placed for a specified period of time, no longer than 30 consecutive days, intended to announce special events, promotions, or sales.
(a) Restrictions.
(1) Size. The area of a temporary window sign shall not exceed 20% of the total transparent glass area of the window total area in which the sign is placed.
(2) Location. Non-window signs shall be located no greater than five feet from the entrance of the business entity.
(3) Quantity. A maximum of three temporary sign permits will be issued per business per calendar year.
(4) Duration. Each permit is valid for 30 consecutive clays from the date of issuance.
(5) Exemption. A business that uses a temporary sign while awaiting the arrival of their permanent primary sign may have the sign up for no more than 90 consecutive days from the day the permit is issued, and only once per calendar year. If the primary sign is unexpectedly damaged and needs to be replaced, an exception can be made to allow for more than one permit of this type in a calendar year. A permit approved by the Zoning Administrator is still required.
(6) Permit. A permit for approval shall be filed with the Building Department. The permit shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator and not the Architectural Review Board. Applicant must also submit a picture/drawing of the temporary sign to include dimensions and how it is secured/anchored, and a site plan with the temporary 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.
(Ord. 01-23. Passed 5-22-23.)