(A) Temporary signs shall be permitted and shall be required to have a permit unless otherwise specified.
(B) The following conditions apply to temporary signs.
(1) Portable signs, including A-frame and “arrow” signs with message boards. A permit is not required.
(2) Banners, non-rigid. One banner per zoning lot may be permitted for a period not to exceed 30 days per calendar year. The sign shall not exceed 40 square feet in area and six feet in height. A permit is not required.
(3) Construction signs. Construction signs which identify the architects, engineers, contractors and other firms involved with construction, but not including any advertisement of any product; and signs announcing the character of the building enterprise or the purpose for which the building is intended during the construction to a maximum of 32 square feet for each project. Such sign is to be set back at least ten feet from the public right-of-way. The sign shall be confined to the site of construction and shall be removed within 30 days after the end of construction. Signs will be addressed when the subdivision plans are approved by the town.
(4) Real estate signs. One real estate sign advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises or part of the premises on which the sign is displayed shall not exceed 32 square feet in commercial and industrial districts. In the event the property is on a corner lot or in a multi-complex or shopping center, then one additional sign may be permitted at the discretion of the Plan Commission. Such sign is to be set back at least ten feet from a public right-of-way. Signs shall reflect no advertising or promotional material other than to indicate the party listing the property for sale, rental or lease or the lending institution financing the project.
(5) Street banners. Street banners advertising a public entertainment or event and only for locations designated by the Plan Commission, during and for 14 days prior and 14 days after the event. Street banners require a permit from the town or from the Indiana State Highway Department.
(6) Produce signs. One temporary sign which advertises the sale of produce or crops grown on that premises shall be permitted for a time period of 90 days out of any calendar year. The sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and is placed at least ten feet from the right-of-way. No permit shall be required.
(7) Inflatable signs. Such signs or advertising matter may be displayed for no more than 14 days during a calendar year on any zoning lot in a business district, limited to one such sign per zoning lot. Such sign shall not exceed the permitted building height by more than 20 feet. No permit is required.
(Ord. 2003-0005, passed 12-18-2003)