Inflatable signs referenced in this section shall apply to all inflatable structures, balloons and figures filled with air or other type gas where it takes on a discernible shape. Inflatable signs may only be permitted if it meets all of the following regulations:
(a) A temporary sign permit is required from the Zoning Officer. A fee as determined by the Municipal Council may be required.
(b) The installer of the inflatable sign must be a properly registered and licensed contractor and provide a certificate of insurance in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000). The contractor, owner or agent shall accept full responsibility for the imposed display load and devices securely anchoring the sign to the ground.
(c) Only one inflatable sign is permitted per lot.
(d) Inflatable signs shall not exceed 30 feet in height.
(e) There shall be no text displayed on the inflatable sign.
(f) The inflatable sign shall not encroach over any public right-of-way or across any property lines.
(g) The inflatable sign shall not be installed below or within 20 feet of any electrical, phone, CATV or other overhead transmission lines.
(h) Inflatable signs shall not utilize more than 10% of the required off-street parking spaces required for the business in which the inflatable sign is erected.
(i) The inflatable sign shall not have motion caused by mechanical means or by a varying supply of air or gas.
(j) The inflatable sign shall be securely mounted on the ground only. Roof mounting is not permitted.
(k) Inflatable signs shall be made of a flame retardant material.
(l) Inflatable signs shall not be internally or externally illuminated.
These inflatable sign regulations shall not apply to any inflatable type device normally used for the entertainment of children including jumping balloons, inflatable slides and similar type devices.
(Ord. 17-2013, passed 9-24-2013)