A temporary sign is a sign which is intended to be displayed for a limited time only. Such signs include construction, political, real estate, and temporary promotional signs. All temporary signs shall be displayed no more than thirty days after placement, after which time they must be removed or replaced. Illumination of temporary signs is not permitted. Temporary signs are regulated under the area limitations of Section 1223.04, the height limitations of Section 1223.05, and minimum setback regulations in Section 1223.06 and in compliance with the following:
(a) Temporary Signs by Use District.
(1) For all single family residential use property, temporary signs are permitted as yard or window signs only. Individual yard and individual temporary window signs are not to exceed the area specified in Schedule 1223.04 (six square feet for a lot less than one acre in size). In no case shall the total area of all types of temporary signs visible at one time on a lot exceed the maximum sign area specified for yard signs on Schedule 1223.04, based on the size of the lot. In addition there must be a minimum fifty feet of separation between temporary signs on a residential lot.
(2) Multi-family use property temporary signs are limited to, yard, window, and specially designed suspended signs (see definition of Suspended signs). Individual yard, window, and suspended sign areas are not to exceed the area specified in Schedule 1223.04 (six square feet. for a lot less than one acre). In no case shall the total area of all temporary signs visible at one time on a lot exceed the maximum sign area specified for yard signs on Schedule 1223.04, based on the size of the lot. In addition there must be a minimum fifty feet of separation between temporary signs on a residential lot.
A. A total of two Temporary Promotional Signs are permitted per single occupancy building or individual unit per year, including all such temporary signs outside the building. The maximum size permitted per sign is either twenty square feet if the single occupancy building or individual unit frontage is less than or equal to fifty feet, or thirty-two square feet if the single occupancy building or individual unit frontage is greater than fifty feet.
B. Such signs shall be mounted on the building and shall not be permitted in yards, on roofs, or suspended away from the face of the building. A temporary banner shall be placed only on the building's front wall.
C. The combined area of all permanent and temporary window signage in any one window at one time shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the area of that window, if it is in excess, upon notification, any signage in excess must be removed.
(b) Construction Signs.
(1) Construction signs must be located only on the lot being developed. One construction sign may be placed on each lot frontage or on each face of the building which borders a public street.
(2) A permit to allow a construction sign on a site shall be valid for a period of one year. A construction sign shall be erected on the lot only during the period of time that the building project is under construction and while a valid building permit is in force. Such sign shall be removed within thirty days of the commencement of the intended use or in the case of a multi- tenant building, occupancy of more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the tenant space.
(3) In the event construction extends beyond the one year time period, a request for an extension of a construction sign permit shall be submitted to the Director of Inspections for review and approval.
(c) Political Signs.
(1) A political sign is permitted on private property with the owner's permission in all districts.
(2) Political signs shall not be placed on utility poles or on public property or street rights of way, and provided that if they are located on private property they do not obstruct vehicular sight distance.
(3) The maximum size of any political sign is determined by the lot size it is located on as specified on Schedule 1223.04 for yard signs. In no case shall the total area of all temporary signs visible at one time on a lot exceed the maximum sign area specified for yard signs on Schedule 1223.04, based on the size of the lot.
(4) In addition to specifically authorized temporary political signs, political messages may be displayed in place of commercial messages on any permitted permanent sign.
(5) All political signs shall be displayed no more than 30 days after placement, after which time they must either be removed or replaced.
(d) Real Estate Signs.
(1) One such sign shall be permitted per street frontage located no less than required setback in Schedule 1223.06.
(2) Real estate sales signs shall be located only on the site being advertised for sale, lease or rent.
(3) Such signs shall be removed by the property owner or realtor identified on the sign within thirty days after said property is transferred, rented, leased or removed from the real estate listing.
(4) No portable signs or banners are permitted for use as real estate signs. An alternative for multi-family developments are Suspended Signs as defined in Section 1223.02
(a)(18) with a maximum sign area of six square feet per side.
(e) Temporary Promotional Signs. Temporary promotional signs intended to promote or advertise special events or sales may be permitted when complying with the following:
(1) Shall be posted on private property with the permission of the property owner.
(2) Shall not be placed upon or in a street right-of-way or attached to or upon any street identification or utility pole, except as approved under Section 503.02
of the General Offenses Code for community programs and activities. Any sign proposed to be located on or over a public right-of-way or other publicly owned land shall be approved by the Mayor.
(3) In Residential Districts signs promoting an open house, an auction or a garage sale (which shall include yard sale, porch sale, house sale or similar terms) are permitted and shall be permitted without a permit pursuant to the area limitations for a temporary promotional sign set forth in Schedule 1223.04, the height limitations of Schedule 1223.05, and minimum setback requirements of Section 1223.06
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(4) Signs promoting community programs and/or activities within the City and sponsored by public or semi-public organizations shall be permitted pursuant to the area limitations of a temporary promotional sign set forth in Schedule 1223.04 and the height limitations of Schedule 1223.05 and minimum setback requirements of Section 1223.06
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(5) Signs for periodic sales or promotions by permitted commercial or business uses, in the appropriate zoning district, and for non-profit or quasi-public organizations shall be permitted pursuant to the area limitations of a temporary promotional sign set forth in Schedule 1223.04, the height limitations of Schedule 1223.05 and minimum setback requirements of Section 1223.06
and subsection (a)(3) hereof.
(6) Temporary grand opening signs or banners announcing the opening of a business on the premises located in a non-residential zoning district. Such signs may be displayed for not more than thirty days from the date on which the activity commences, and shall not exceed the requirements applicable for an identification wall sign at the location. Grand opening signs may be installed on the premises only to identify a newly established business which has changed ownership or has newly located on the premises.
(Ord. 2002-47. Passed 5-2-02.)