(A) Permitted signs for businesses. Portable signs shall be permitted, on-premises, on a temporary basis, one time per certificate of occupancy, for the initial opening of a business for a period of time not exceeding 30 days; plus, a portable sign may be used for a maximum continuous period of 30 days per calendar year on-premises.
(B) Permitted signs for governmental agencies. Portable signs shall be permitted on a temporary basis for use by governmental agencies for notification of general public events and public information.
(C) Permitted signs for non-profit organizations. Portable signs shall be permitted on a temporary basis for use by non-profit organizations with an annual use of not more than 15 days.
(D) Location generally. The location of a portable sign must be approved by the Building Official and may not constitute a traffic hazard.
(E) Area. The maximum area per side of the sign shall be 60 square feet.
(F) Location of business signs. Portable signs for businesses shall be located on the site and shall be allowed only in districts zoned O-P, D, D-1, P-I, E, E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, F, F-1, G, G-1 and H.
(G) Construction standards. Portable signs shall be securely anchored and constructed and erected in accordance with the City Building Code and Electrical Code.
(H) Setbacks. Setbacks shall be in accordance with § 155.065(C) of this chapter, pertaining to monument signs.
(I) Permit fee. The permit fee for portable signs shall be $10, plus an electrical permit fee of $5 if the sign is lighted.
(1998 Code, § 98-134) (Ord. 93-69, passed 11-17-1993)