1112.15 TEMPORARY SIGNS.

   (a)   General Standards. The following standards apply to all temporary signs:

      (1)   Temporary signs shall not be mounted, attached, affixed, installed, or otherwise secured in a manner that will make the sign a permanent sign.

      (2)   Temporary signs may be erected up to the maximum applicable time limit as specified in Table 1112.15 - Temporary Sign Allowances.

      (3)   No temporary sign shall be mounted, attached, affixed, installed, or otherwise secured so that it protrudes above the roofline of a structure.

      (4)   Unless otherwise specifically stated, temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

      (5)   No temporary sign shall require a foundation, support, wiring, fittings, or elements that would traditionally require a building permit or electrical permit.

       (6)   No balloon, air activated, graphics, streamers, pennant signs, spinning, flashing, or similarly moving devices shall be allowed as part of or attachments to temporary signs unless approved through a special event permit.

      (7)   All temporary signs shall be secured in such a manner as to prevent swinging or other significantly noticeable movement resulting from the wind that could pose a danger to people, vehicles, or structures.

      (8)   Mobile signs on wheels, runners, casters, parked trailers, parked vehicles, or other temporary or movable signs shall not be permitted unless otherwise specifically stated in this chapter.

      (9)   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.

   (b)   Temporary signs in residential zoning districts, on fully residential properties, or in a residential PUD.

      (1)   Temporary signs are allowed in residential zoning districts. This does not apply to signs promoting for-profit businesses or corporations, which are prohibited.

      (2)   A zoning permit shall not be required.

      (3)   Up to a total of twenty-four (24) square feet of temporary signs are permitted on each lot in a residential zoning district, including any lot in a residential PUD.

      (4)   The signs are limited to yard signs or banner signs subject to the sign-specific standards in Article 1112 - Signs.

         A.   Large yard signs are permitted only on lots larger than one (1) acre.

      (5)   The maximum sign area for any individual sign shall be six square (6) feet with a maximum height of four (4) feet.

       (6)   In lieu of the above regulations, any nonresidential use located in a residential zoning district shall be permitted the same amount of temporary signs permitted on non-residential properties as specified in subsection (c). on the next column.

   (c)   Temporary Signs in Nonresidential Zoning Districts.

      (1)   Temporary signs are prohibited in nonresidential zoning districts except for identification of a new business for up to sixty (60) days after the business opens after which time a permanent sign must be erected.

      (2)   A zoning permit shall not be required for temporary signs with the following exception:

         A.   A zoning permit shall be required for any sign over sixteen (16) square feet in sign area unless otherwise stated in this section.

      (3)   Up to a total of twenty-four (24) square feet of temporary signs are permitted on each lot.

      (4)   The signs are limited to yard signs or banner signs.

      (5)   There shall be no more than three temporary signs on a lot at any one time.

      (6)   Each individual temporary sign shall not exceed the maximum surface area and maximum height established in Table 1112.15 - Temporary Sign Allowances.

   (d)   Standards Applicable to Individual Temporary Sign Types

      (1)   Table 1112.15 - Temporary Sign Allowances establishes the total square footage, height, and allowances for each temporary sign type.

 

TABLE 1112.15 TEMPORARY SIGN ALLOWANCES
SIGN TYPE	MAXIMUM SIGN AREA (SQUARE FEET)	MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT (FEET)	TIME LIMITS
A-Frame or T- Frame sidewalk signs (non- residential Districts only)	8	4	sign may be placed on sidewalk only during the business' hours of operation
Yard signs - large (permitted on residential properties greater than one acre and any non- residential property)	24	8	120 consecutive days, once per calendar year
Yard signs - Small	24	5	90 consecutive days, once per calendar year
Banner signs	50	5	60 days

   (e)   Additional Regulations for A-frame or T-frame Sidewalk Signs.

      (1)   The sign may be located on a public or private sidewalk or walkway provided it is placed on pavement and not in any landscaped areas.

      (2)   If the sign is placed on a sidewalk or walkway, the sign may only be placed where the paved sidewalk or walkway width, not including curb top, is at least six (6) feet wide, maintaining a minimum thirty-six (36)-inch horizontal clearance between the closest point of the sign and any obstructions that are between zero (0) and eighty (80) inches above grade level.

      (3)   The sign must be free-standing and shall not be affixed, chained, anchored, or otherwise permanently secured to the ground or to any pole, parking meter, tree, tree grate, fire hydrant, railing, or other structure.

       (4)   The sign must not obstruct access to parking meters, bicycle racks and other features legally in the right-of-way. The sign must not interfere with the opening of car doors in legal spaces, or with the operation of wheelchair lifts and ramps, cab stands, loading zones or bus stops.

      (5)   The sign shall be internally weighted so that it is stable and windproof.

      (6)   The sign shall only be placed outside during the hours of the establishment's operation.

      (7)   Whitehall shall be held harmless from any liability resulting from accident or injury caused by erection and maintenance of such sign.

   (f)   Additional Regulations for Banner Signs.

      (1)   Banner signs may be attached to a building, fence, or other similar structure.

      (2)   The maximum height standard for temporary signs shall not apply to a banner sign but such signs shall not be mounted in a manner that extends above the roofline of a building or the top of the structure on which it is mounted.

      (3)   When a new use is approved for a property, a banner sign may be approved for up to sixty (60) consecutive days to cover the existing permanent signs and provide identification until a new permanent sign has been approved and erected. Such banner sign shall not exceed the sign area allowance of the permanent sign and shall require a zoning permit.

          (Ord. 081-2023. Passed 10-3-23.)