(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) 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 four square feet. Such sign is to be set back at least ten feet from a public right-of-way. Corner lots may display one sign on each road front. 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. “Open House” signs may be displayed during the hours listed on the sign beside the “For Sale” signs. No permit shall be required.
(2) Political campaign signs. Political campaign signs announcing the candidates seeking political office shall be confined within private property and not in a public right-of-way. They shall be permitted no more than 45 days prior to the scheduled election and shall be removed within 14 days after election. No permit shall be required.
(3) Garage and yard sale signs. Signs advertising the sale of miscellaneous household items for the purpose of a residential “garage” or “yard” sale shall not exceed four square feet in area. Such signs may be erected on the premises one week in advance of the sale and shall be removed within 48 hours after the sale.
(5) Subdivision or multi-family signs. One temporary subdivision or multi-family project identity sign indicating only the name and/or address of the premises and/or the name of the management and builders(s). Such a sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and shall be at least ten feet from a public right-of-way. The maximum time period will be for 12 months from the date the permit is issued. Such a sign may be extended for another 12 months or until the project is 85% completed or is occupied, whichever comes first.
(Ord. 2003-0005, passed 12-18-2003)