(a) Signs that meet the standards of this section are exempt from the standards for permanent signs and are not counted in the total square footage of permanent signage allowed on any particular property or site. Signs that do not meet the standards of this subsection are subject to the standards for permanent signs.
(b) All temporary freestanding signs shall be located a minimum of 5 feet from the right-of-way or a distance that is equal to half the height of the sign, whichever is greater and in compliance with requirements for visibility at intersections set forth in Section 1169.06, unless specifically permitted otherwise.
(c) Temporary Signs in Residential Districts. Temporary signs are permitted in Residential Districts and Limited Residential Business Districts subject to the following provisions:
(1) Each residential unit and nonresidential parcel shall be permitted to erect one or more temporary sign either as a building, window or freestanding sign in the front yard provided that no such sign shall be larger than eight (8) square feet or a height greater than four (4) feet and the combined area of all temporary signs on the site shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.
(2) Such temporary sign(s) shall be displayed for a duration not to exceed forty-five days.
(3) Temporary freestanding signs shall be located no closer than ten feet from a public right-of-way or a side lot line.
(d) Regulations for Temporary Signs in Nonresidential Districts. Temporary signs are permitted subject to the following provisions:
(1) The total area of temporary freestanding and wall signs on a developed lot in a nonresidential district shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height.
(2) Temporary Window Signs. Temporary window signs shall be attached to the interior of the building and shall comply with the following:
A. The area of such temporary window signs, either affixed thereto or visible from the outside, shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the window area.
B. All temporary window signs shall be displayed no longer than forty-five (45) days after placement, after which time such sign shall either be removed or replaced.
(3) Temporary Banners. Temporary banners shall be permitted in compliance with the following:
A. Interim sign to be replaced by a permanent sign: Whenever a new use is established or there is a change in occupancy and the permanent building sign has not yet been installed, a temporary banner sign may be displayed on the building in place of the permanent sign.
1. The size of the temporary banner shall be in accordance with the allowance for the permanent sign set forth in Section 1163.06.
2. Such sign shall be removed once the permanent sign is installed, or within ninety (90) days, whichever is less.
B. A temporary banner sign not serving as an interim permanent sign shall be permitted as follows:
1. One banner no larger than thirty-two (32) square feet in size is permitted per property or, on a multi-use property, per storefront.
2. Banners shall be attached to the front of the building and shall be displayed no more than four times per calendar year for periods not to exceed thirty (30) days.
C. Temporary banners that are erected in association with a temporary event approved in accordance with Section 1169.04 shall be permitted for events that do not exceed three (3) days. A freestanding banner not exceeding 60 square feet may be erected in the front yard for a period not to exceed 10 days, including up to 7 days prior to the event and shall not exceed 6 feet in height.
(4) Sidewalk Signs. Portable menu and sandwich board signs shall be permitted only in the D-B, R-B and G-B Districts.
A. One such sign shall be permitted per business or tenant and shall be placed no less than five feet from the entrance to the business.
B. In the D-B District, such signs may encroach upon the public right-of-way provided an unobstructed walkway is reserved for public passage and pedestrian and handicap accessibility to the building is maintained.
C. Such signs shall not exceed three feet in height or two feet in width. All such signs located in the right-of-way shall be approved by the Safety Director.
D. Such signs shall be displayed outdoors only during business hours, and shall not be located in any landscaped area.
(e) Temporary Freestanding Signs on Vacant Parcels.
(1) One (1) temporary sign is permitted up to a maximum of forty (40) square feet and a maximum height of six (6) feet.
(2) A parcel that also has frontage on a second public street is entitled to a second sign, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, provided that the length of the frontage along the second public street is a minimum of 300 feet.
(f) Signs During Construction. A sign, up to forty (40) square feet and a maximum height of six (6) feet, is permitted at each construction entrance to the parcel. Such sign shall be removed upon occupancy of the building or completion of construction.
(g) Signs During Elections. From up to thirty (30) days prior to the day absentee ballots are available or the day early voting is permitted, whichever comes first, for a general, primary, or special election and up to three (3) days following such election the number of signs permitted on any residential lot is not restricted, provided that no such sign shall be larger than eight (8) square feet or a height greater than four (4) feet. (Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)