(A) Definition. The term
TEMPORARY BUSINESS SIGN
, as used in this chapter, shall mean any sign, banner, pennant or other advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard or other light materials, with or without frames, with or without words, intended to be displayed for a limited period of time on the property of the business.
(B) Size and weight limitations.
(1) Size limitation. No temporary business sign of combustible material shall exceed four feet in one of its dimensions or 60 square feet in area.
(2) Weight limitation. Temporary business signs weighing in excess of 50 pounds must be approved by the Building Inspector as conforming to the safety requirements of the Building Code of the city.
(C) Projection over public property. No temporary business sign shall extend over or into any street right-of-way, alley, sidewalk or other public thoroughfare.
(D) Anchorage and support. Every temporary business sign shall be attached with wire or steel cables. No strings, ropes or wood slats for anchorage or support purposes shall be permitted.
(E) Maximum display period. Temporary business signs shall not be allowed to remain for a period exceeding 15 days in a six-month period.
(F) Permitted advertising. The advertisement contained on any temporary business sign shall pertain only to the business, industry or pursuit conducted on or within the premises on which such sign is erected or maintained. This provision shall not apply to signs of a civic, political or religious nature.
(1998 Code, § 98-7) (Ord. 93-69, passed 11-17-1993) Penalty, see § 155.999