(1) Standards that Apply to all Temporary Signs
(a) Temporary signs shall not be mounted, attached, affixed, installed, or otherwise secured in a manner that will make the sign a permanent sign.
(b) No temporary sign shall be mounted, attached, affixed, installed, or otherwise secured so as to protrude above the roofline of a structure.
(c) Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
(d) Portable, temporary signs are permitted provided they are tied down to prevent damage to other structures or property and are not located on a wheeled or other transport chassis.
(e) All temporary signs, regardless of the message, are prohibited in the right-of-way unless otherwise provided for in § 154.11(K)(10)(e) and are subject to the intersection visibility standards of this code.
(f) No temporary sign shall require wiring, fittings, or elements that would traditionally require an electrical permit.
(g) No temporary sign shall require a foundation or other support that requires a review by the Miami County Building Regulations Department other than a building or structure to which the sign may be temporarily affixed.
(h) No streamers, spinning, flashing, or similarly moving devices shall be allowed as part of or attachments to temporary signs.
(i) All temporary signs shall be secured in such a manner as to prevent swinging or other significantly noticeable movement resulting from the wind.
(j) Because of the nature of materials typically used to construct temporary signs and to avoid the unsightliness of deteriorating signs and all safety concerns which accompany such a condition, temporary signs shall be removed or replaced when such sign is deteriorated. The city may remove any deteriorated sign and charge the expenses for the removal to the owner of the property on which the sign is displayed. Any unpaid charges may be assessed in the form of a lien against the owner of the property.
(2) Temporary Signs on Properties for Rent or Sale
Temporary signs with a commercial message may be located on properties for sale, lease, or rent in all zoning districts, without a zoning compliance permit when they comply with the following:
(a) There shall be a maximum of 1 sign per public street frontage.
(b) For properties in a residential zoning district, the maximum sign area shall be 8 square feet and a maximum height of 4 feet.
(c) Signs in all other zoning districts shall comply with the following:
(i) For lots that have less than 100 feet of street frontage, the maximum sign area shall be 16 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet.
(ii) For lots that have a street frontage of 100 feet or more, the maximum sign area shall be 32 square feet with a maximum height of8 feet.
(iii) For lots that have a minimum street frontage of 500 feet along a major arterial or Interstate 75, and where there is a minimum lot area of 20 acres, the maximum sign area shall be 64 square feet with a maximum height of10 feet.
(d) If there are multiple contiguous lots for sale (e.g., a subdivision with individual lots for sale), the maximum sign area and height may be based on the aggregate size of all contiguous lots under a single ownership. Otherwise, the sign area and height shall be based on the individual lot.
(e) The maximum height provisions shall not apply if the sign is affixed to a building or structure, in which case it may not be affixed in a manner that extends above the roofline.
(f) Such signs shall be removed within 14 days of the sale, rental, or lease of the property.
(g) In addition to any other prohibitions on the location of the signs, such signs shall be prohibited in curb lawns.
(3) Temporary Signs for Model Homes
(a) A temporary sign shall be permitted on any lot with a model home provided it complies with the standards for temporary signs on residential properties for rent or lease in § 154.11(K)(2).
(b) The sign shall not require a zoning compliance permit.
(4) Temporary Signs for Development Projects
(a) One temporary sign shall be permitted for any lawful development or construction project in any zoning district on each public street frontage on which the project abuts.
(b) The sign shall require a zoning compliance permit.
(c) The sign shall be permitted for a period of 1 year except that the sign shall be removed within 30 days after completion of construction.
(d) The sign may contain any commercial message or noncommercial message associated with the use or activities of the lot on which the sign is located.
(e) The sign shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from all rights-of-way and 25 feet from any other temporary sign on the lot.
(f) The maximum sign area shall be 32 square feet and shall not exceed a height of 8 feet.
(5) Sidewalk Signs
Temporary sidewalk signs may be located on the sidewalk in front of a business establishment in any business zoning district subject to the following:
(a) There shall be a maximum of 1 sign for each public entrance to a business or other establishment opening onto a public street frontage or private sidewalk.
(b) Such signs shall only be placed on the sidewalk during the hours the business or other establishment is open.
(c) Sidewalk signs may be used continuously throughout the year, subject to the standards of this subsection.
(d) Sidewalk signs shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any other sidewalk sign.
(e) Sidewalk signs in the public right-of-way shall be subject to all other setback requirements established for the applicable right-of-way in § 95.18 of the Tipp City Code of Ordinances.
(f) The signs shall not be wider than 3 feet and shall not exceed a height of 5 feet. They must be located so as to maintain a clear path for pedestrian including persons with walkers or wheelchairs.
(g) The maximum sign areas shall be 15 square feet.
(h) A sidewalk sign in the RA Overlay District shall not require a COA approval but a zoning compliance permit shall be required.
(i) Any sidewalk sign found to be unsafe or to present a hazard in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator shall be removed immediately.
(6) Temporary Signs for Special Events
(a) For nonresidential uses in residential districts or for any uses in business districts, 1 temporary, on-premise sign may be used in association with a special event on-site.
(b) The only forms of temporary sign allowed are:
(i) A banner sign, made of cloth, vinyl or other sturdy and flexible fabric, and affixed to a wall of the building or to the ground; or
(ii) A window sign.
(c) A zoning compliance permit shall be required for the sign except that such permit shall not be required for temporary window signs.
(d) The temporary sign may be displayed for only 30 consecutive days; such sign shall be removed after such period but may be replaced with another temporary window sign for a maximum of 60 days in any calendar year.
(e) Only 1 temporary sign under this subsection is permitted on any single lot at 1 time.
(f) Banners shall have ventilated faces to reduce wind load.
(g) Such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area per side (2 sides maximum).
(h) The maximum height of the signs shall be 6 feet unless affixed to a building or structure, in which case it may not be affixed in a manner that extends above the roofline.
(i) The sign may contain any commercial message or noncommercial message associated with the use or activities of the lot on which the sign is located.
(j) The sign shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from all rights-of-way.
(7) Temporary Signs for New Businesses
When a new business has received zoning compliance permit and the permanent sign has not been installed, 1 additional temporary sign may be permitted until the permanent sign has been installed, or not more than 60 days, whichever is less. Such sign shall meet the same standards as established in § 154.11(K)(6) above.
(8) Temporary Signs for Seasonal Businesses/ Temporary Uses
When a seasonal business or temporary use is permitted in accordance with this code, 1 temporary sign shall be permitted for such business operation when such sign complies with the following standards.
(a) The sign shall require a zoning compliance permit.
(b) The maximum sign area shall be 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet.
(c) The sign shall be set back 10 feet from any rights-of-way.
(d) The sign shall be removed when the business or use ceases to operate or upon the expiration of the time limits identified in the applicable zoning permit.
(9) Other Temporary Signs with a Commercial Message in Residential Zoning Districts
In addition to any temporary sign permitted in residential zoning districts in the above subsections, 1 temporary sign with a commercial message (on-premise sign or off-premise sign) may be permitted on a residential lot in compliance with the following:
(a) Only 1 sign shall be permitted for a maximum of 14 consecutive days, up to 2 times per calendar year.
(b) The sign shall not exceed 4 square feet in sign area and shall not exceed 3 feet in height.
(c) The sign may contain a commercial message that is classified as an on-premise or off- premise sign.
(d) The sign shall not be located in the right-of-way.
(e) A zoning compliance permit shall not be required.
(10) Commercial Signs Located Inside a Stadium, Arena or Athletic Field, or Other Such Facilities Located in a Commercial, Residential, or Other Zoning District Owned by an Educational Institution
Shall comply with the following standards:
(a) Banners or signs for the purposes of advertising commercial businesses in stadiums, arenas or athletic fields or other such facilities owned by an educational institution such as a school may be attached to the inside of a fence surrounding the stadium, arena, or athletic field or other such facility.
(b) Only 1 sign permit shall be required to allow banners or signs advertising commercial businesses within the fenced area of a stadium, arena, or athletic field or other such facilities.
(c) The sign permit shall specify the period in which the banner(s) or sign(s) advertising a commercial business(es) shall be allowed to be erected and removed, which shall coincide with the beginning and ending of each individual sporting event. A permit fee shall not be required.
(d) Banner(s) or sign(s) advertising commercial business(es) shall be mounted facing the interior of the fenced in stadiums, arenas or athletic fields or other such facilities and shall be placed inside the fenced in area.
(e) Any banner(s) or sign(s) mounted outside the stadium, arena or athletic field or other such facilities for the purposes of informing the public of school events shall be allowed if the banner or sign does not contain advertising for commercial busienss(es) or sponsor(s) in conformance with § 154.11(K)(6)(a),(d)-(j).
(f) Signs directing individuals and/or vendors to parking areas for an event shall be permitted in the right-of-way and shall be removed after the event. The sign shall consist of an arrow with the word “Parking” above the arrow. In addition, the sign shall comply with § 154.11(K)(1) except as allowed under this subparagraph. A permit shall not be required. No sign shall exceed 2 feet in height by 3 feet in length.
(g) Banners or signs shall be maintained in accordance with this § 154.11(K)(1)(j).
(h) Advertising shall only be allowed on one side of the banner or sign advertising a commercial business.
(i) A banner or sign advertising commercial businesses shall not exceed 4 feet in height.
(j) Banners with pictures of athletes or students shall not be considered a sign for the purposes of this section, but shall comply with § 154.11(K)(1)(j) other than the banner may face outwards.
(Ord. 5-14, passed 3-17-2014; Am. Ord. 1-18, passed 1-2-2018)