(A) It is not the intent of this section to allow the display of temporary signage as a means to circumvent the sign regulations for the district in which the property is located, but rather to allow a full spectrum of options to meet different signage needs.
(B) Following are three types of temporary signs that are allowed and the conditions for each. Additional conditions and approval process are contained in each districts regulations.
(1) “Short-term temporary signs” (intended for one time sales events, special events and the like).
(a) Short-term temporary signs are allowed for up to 14 consecutive days for up to four times each year per each property.
(b) Unless otherwise specified in the districts standards, only one short-term temporary sign is allowed per property or parcel at any given time. If more than one is allowed, each sign placed constitutes a separate sign for the purpose of time allowed for display (i.e., two signs two times a year, or four signs one time a year).
(c) Time limits may be run concurrently, but may not be split up (e.g., cannot split one 14-day period into two separate seven-day periods).
(d) Maximum size is one square foot per each lineal foot of frontage or the maximum size for the type of sign for the district it will be located, whichever is smaller.
(e) Short-term temporary signs are allowed in excess of and in addition to the sign limitations within each district, regardless of the status of conformity of all other permanent on-premises signs.
(f) See district standards for additional requirements.
(2) “Interim temporary signs” (business start up or short-term ventures).
(a) All interim temporary signs must meet the districts sign standards (e.g., maximum amount, size, locations and setbacks of signs and the like).
(b) Allowed for up to 60 days in a calendar year per parcel or address or for a newly established business on each parcel or address.
(3) “Changeable temporary signs” (temporary exhibits, daily, weekly or monthly specials, annual seasonal events and the like).
(a) All changeable signs must meet the districts sign standards (e.g., allowed sign type, maximum amounts, maximum size, locations and setbacks of signs and the like).
(b) Location (placement) and size of sign must remain consistent. Brackets or other mounting structure may be utilized, but must not be relocated without a new permit being issued. Portable signs must be placed in the approved location authorized on the sign permit (if indicated).
(c) Only the message and design of the sign may be altered through the use of new sign face, changeable letters or similar methods.
(Prior Code, § 310.11) Penalty, see § 153.99