(A) General provisions.
(1) Purpose. Temporary signs shall be used only for the purpose of announcing a special event or special promotion, unless otherwise provided for in this chapter.
(2) Duration. Temporary signs, except for commercial real estate signs, grand opening signs, new development identification signs and window signs, may be displayed a maximum of two times per calendar year upon the same premises, and the non-renewable period of duration shall not exceed 30 calendar days each time. The two periods shall not be immediately sequential.
(3) Number. There shall be a maximum of one temporary sign upon the same premises at any time, except for window signs and grand opening signs.
(4) Location. All temporary signs shall be erected only on the property of the permittee, unless the permittee is a non-profit organization, and shall be set back a minimum of five feet from any public right-of-way.
(5) Permit required. No person shall erect, construct, display, alter or relocate any temporary sign, except window signs, without first obtaining a permit. A permit shall be required each time a temporary sign is displayed.
(6) Limitations on applicants. Applicants for temporary signs shall be limited to either for-profit or non-profit organizations. Permit fees (but not permits) for non-profit organizations (e.g. civic groups, religious institutions or charitable organizations) shall be waived, provided that evidence of formal incorporation or tax-exempt status is shown at the time a permit application is submitted.
(7) Illumination. No temporary sign shall be illuminated.
(8) Conformance to other provisions. Temporary signs shall otherwise conform to all other applicable provisions of this chapter.
(B) Temporary sign types. Temporary signs shall be limited in use to the following types of signs.
(1) Banner signs. Banner signs shall be subject to the following provisions.
(a) Location. Banner signs shall be affixed only to building walls in a non-projecting manner.
(b) Height. Banner signs shall not exceed the height of the first floor of the building, or 12 feet from grade, whichever is greater.
(c) Surface area. Banner signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in surface area, and shall only be single-faced.
(2) Commercial real estate signs. Such signs may be erected subject to the following requirements. Such signs are permitted in all non-residential zoning districts.
(a) Number. A maximum of one sign per street frontage is permitted.
(b) Height. Such signs shall not exceed eight feet in height from grade.
(c) Surface area. Such signs shall have a maximum surface area of 32 square feet if single-faced, and 64 square feet if double-faced.
(d) Setback. Such signs shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from any property line.
(e) Material. Such signs shall be made of good, weather-resistant, low-maintenance material.
(f) Removal. Such signs shall be removed within ten days of the real estate closing or the consummation of the lease transaction.
(3) Grand opening signs and opening signs shall be subject to the following provisions.
(a) Types. Grand opening signs may be banner signs or advertising flags.
(b) Placement. Grand opening signs may be displayed as follows.
1. Banner signs. Affixed only to building walls in a non-projecting manner, and not exceeding the height of the first floor of the building, or 12 feet from grade, whichever is greater.
2. Advertising flags. Affixed only to light poles in a parking facility.
(c) Number. Grand opening signs shall be limited to two banner signs and one advertising flag per light pole up to a limit of six light poles.
(d) Surface area. Grand opening signs shall be limited in size as follows.
1. Banner signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in surface area, and shall only be single-faced.
2. Advertising flags shall not exceed 15 square feet in surface area and may be single or double-faced.
(e) Duration. Grand opening signs shall be displayed for a maximum period of 30 calendar days, and may only be erected on or after the date of issuance of a certificate of occupancy, with the first day of such period commencing on the date of erection of the signs regardless of the date that the establishment is first open to the general public thereafter.
(f) Under new ownership or under new management signs shall be governed by the same time, place, and manner regulations as grand opening signs.
(4) New development identification signs are subject to the following provisions.
(a) All such signs shall be located only on the subject property and shall identify only the development on the property.
(b) New development identification signs. Signs announcing the impending construction of a project, limited to displaying the name of the project, the developer, the architect, the financial institution providing the financing, a phone number where more information may be obtained and a date announcing the planned completion of the project may be erected as follows.
1. Residential zoning district. One sign per development on the road frontage for each subdivision development, set back a minimum of ten feet from any property line, with a maximum surface area of 96 square feet, limited to single-faced pole or ground signs only, with a maximum height of ten feet, and required to be removed within 30 days after 80% of the lots have been sold.
2. Non-residential zoning district. One sign per development on the road frontage for each development site, set back a minimum of ten feet from any property line, with a maximum surface area of 96 square feet, limited to single-faced pole or ground signs only, with a maximum height of ten feet, and required to be removed within 30 days after the initial certificate of occupancy is issued.
(c) For sale/for lease signs. Signs announcing the availability of lots or space for lease, limited to displaying the name of the project, the developer, a phone number where more information may be obtained, a logo and the nature of the property/amount of the space being offered may be erected as follows.
1. Residential zoning district. One sign per single family building site, set back a minimum of ten feet from any property line, with a maximum surface area of 50 square feet if single-faced or 100 square feet if double-faced, limited to pole or ground signs only, with a maximum height of 15 feet, and required to be removed within 30 days after the final certificate of occupancy has been issued.
2. Non-residential zoning district. One sign per development on the site, set back a minimum of ten feet from any property line, with a maximum surface area of 100 square feet or 150 square feet if double-faced, limited to pole or ground signs only, with a maximum height of 15 feet, and required to be removed within 30 days after initial occupancy of the property if all the space is sold or leased. Otherwise, for sale/for lease signs shall be reduced in size to a maximum total of 32 square feet in size, whether single-faced or double-faced, and to a maximum height of ten feet after 12 months has elapsed since the initial certificate of occupancy was issued for any owner or lessee on the property. Such reduced sign shall be removed within 30 days after all the space is sold or leased. For ongoing lease activities, see § 158.07.
(d) Residential model area signs. Signs displayed for the purpose of identifying model areas wherein dwelling units within a new subdivision or rental complex are offered for sale or rent, as applicable, may be erected in residential zoning districts as follows, and shall be removed within ten days after the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the last unit to be finished in the subdivision.
1. Sales office signs. One sign may be erected, set back a minimum of five feet from any property line, with a maximum surface area of 20 square feet whether single-faced or double- faced, limited to wall, pole or ground signs only, with a maximum height of ten feet, and with the contents limited to the name of the development, the name of the developer, a logo, appropriate telephone numbers and hours of operation. Such signs shall not be illuminated.
2. Model unit signs. One sign for each model unit offered for sale may be displayed, erected only in a front yard, with a maximum surface area of four square feet, limited to single-faced pole or ground signs only, with a maximum height of five feet and with the contents limited to the name of the model unit. Such signs shall not be illuminated.
3. Model area parking lot entrance/exit signs. One sign for each parking lot may be erected, set back a minimum of five feet from any property line, with a maximum surface area of four square feet if single-faced or eight square feet if double-faced, limited to pole or ground signs only, with a maximum height of five feet and with the contents limited to the logo and name of the subdivision, the word “parking” and a directional arrow. Such signs shall not be illuminated.
4. Construction office signs. One sign for a construction office or trailer on the property may be erected, set back a minimum of five feet from any property line, with a maximum surface area of 20 square feet, limited to single-faced pole, ground, or wall signs only, with a maximum height of eight feet and with the contents limited to the logo and name of the subdivision, the name of the developer and the words “construction office.” Such signs shall not be illuminated.
(5) Special event signs. Special event signs may be of any type enumerated in this section and subject to the specific provisions therein. In addition, the following provisions shall apply.
(a) Free-standing signs shall also be permitted, provided they are constructed of wood, metal or other durable material and reasonably supported in or on the ground by adequate bracing.
(b) Height. Free-standing signs shall not exceed eight feet in height from grade.
(c) Surface area. Free-standing signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in surface area per face, and may be single-faced or double-faced.
(d) Free standing signs are to be removed within 24 hours of the ending of the event.
(6) Window signs, non-residential zoning districts. Window signs in nonresidential zoning districts shall be subject to the following provisions.
(a) Material. Such signs shall be constructed of paper, plastic, cloth or other pliable material, or painted on windows with watercolor-type paint in neatly-executed style. Soap or chalk type paint with a typically fuzzy white appearance shall be prohibited.
(b) Location. Such signs shall be affixed only to the interior surface of the glass and shall not be located on any windows above the first floor of the building.
(c) Surface area. Such signs shall not exceed 50% of the window surface area for each first floor window. Signs shall not be affixed in such a manner that a safety hazard to customers or staff of the establishment is created by the obstruction of vision. The Chief of Police shall be empowered to require the removal or relocation of any such sign deemed to be a safety hazard.
(d) Duration. Such signs shall be used only for special promotions, shall be displayed for periods not to exceed 30 calendar days, and shall be removed thereafter. Replacement signage may be displayed on a continuous basis so long as all other provisions of this chapter and section are met.
(Ord. 2010-O-1, passed 1-5-10)