§ 70-606. Temporary signs.  


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  • Temporary signs shall be in good repair, and not be torn, or substantially faded. The following signs are allowed subject to the following:

    (1)

    Cold air balloons in the R-3, R-4, C-1, and I-1 zone districts.

    a.

    Duration: Ten calendar days per permit, maximum of four permits per calendar year.

    b.

    Maximum sign area: 35 feet diameter (maximum 3,500 cubic feet).

    c.

    Maximum sign height: Ground sign, 35 feet from ground or from roof if roof-mounted.

    d.

    Maximum number: One per business, two per business center.

    e.

    Front, side and rear setbacks: Ten feet from property line, or 15 feet from curb line whichever is greater.

    f.

    Temporary use permit required.

    (2)

    Construction project identification signs in the C-1, I-1, P-1, and R-3 zone districts.

    a.

    Duration: During the entire duration of construction.

    b.

    Maximum sign area: 32 square feet.

    c.

    Maximum sign height: Ground sign, eight feet; wall sign, ten feet.

    d.

    Maximum number: One per project.

    e.

    Front, side and rear setbacks: Ten feet from property line or 20 feet from the curb, whichever is greater.

    (3)

    Fence signs.

    a.

    Allowed in the R-1, R-2, and R-5 zone districts.

    b.

    Duration: Temporary.

    c.

    Maximum sign area: Three square feet.

    d.

    Maximum sign height: Top of fence.

    e.

    Maximum number: One per parcel.

    f.

    Fence signs shall be affixed to a fence in a taut, fully displayed condition.

    (4)

    Flag poles.

    a.

    Allowed in all zone districts.

    b.

    Maximum height: 20 feet.

    c.

    Maximum number: Three per parcel.

    d.

    Front, side, and rear setbacks: Five feet from the property line.

    (5)

    Flag banner signs.

    a.

    Allowed in the R-3, R-4, C-1, and I-1 zone districts.

    b.

    Duration: During business hours only.

    c.

    Maximum sign area: 15 square feet.

    d.

    Maximum sign height: Ground sign, 15 feet.

    e.

    Maximum number: One per 25 linear feet of street frontage.

    f.

    Front, side and rear setbacks: Zero feet from property line.

    (6)

    Grand opening or store closing sign.

    a.

    Allowed in the C-1, I-1, and P-1, and zone districts.

    b.

    Duration: 30 days.

    c.

    Maximum sign area: 40 square feet.

    d.

    Maximum sign height: Ground sign, eight feet; wall sign, not to exceed wall height.

    e.

    Maximum number: One per business.

    f.

    Front, side and rear setbacks: 15 feet from property line or 20 feet from the curb, whichever is greater.

    g.

    Temporary use permit required.

    (7)

    Lawn sign shall mean a temporary sign that may be placed on residential, commercial or industrial property with the permission of the property owner.

    a.

    Small lawn sign shall mean lawn signs shall be supported on a stake or wire frame that is inserted directly into the ground.

    1.

    Allowed in all zone districts.

    2.

    Duration: Temporary.

    3.

    Maximum sign area: Six square feet.

    4.

    Maximum sign height: Ground sign, four feet.

    5.

    Maximum number in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5 zone districts: Five per parcel or six per parcel when a property is open to the public.

    6.

    Maximum number in the R-4 zone district: Five per residence or six per residence when a residence is open to the public.

    7.

    Maximum number in the C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts: Unlimited.

    8.

    Front, side and rear setbacks: Zero feet from property line.

    b.

    Large lawn sign shall mean traditional colonial posts (inverted "L" or hanging arm posts) or an H-frame stake sign that is inserted directly into the ground.

    1.

    R-1, R-2, R-4 and R-5 zone districts.

    i.

    Duration: Only allowed when properties are advertised for sale or rent. Must be removed no later than five days after the property transfers or is no longer for sale or rent.

    ii.

    Maximum sign area: Eight square feet.

    iii.

    Maximum sign height: Ground sign, five feet; wall sign, ten feet.

    iv.

    Maximum number: One per residential structure.

    v.

    Front, side and rear setbacks: Zero feet.

    2.

    R-3, C-1, I-1 and P-1 zone districts.

    i.

    Duration: Only allowed when properties are advertised for sale or rent. Must be removed no later than five days after the property transfers or is no longer for sale or rent.

    ii.

    Maximum sign area: 16 square feet.

    iii.

    Maximum sign height: Ground sign, eight feet; wall sign, ten feet.

    iv.

    Maximum number: One per residential structure.

    v.

    Front, side and rear setbacks: Zero feet.

    c.

    Extra-large lawn sign shall mean vinyl banners lawn signs supported between stakes that are inserted directly into the ground.

    1.

    Allowed on undeveloped properties located in the C-1 zone district with a temporary use permit.

    2.

    Duration: Maximum of three months (90 days) of signage per parcel.

    3.

    Maximum sign area: 32 square feet.

    4.

    Maximum sign height: Six feet.

    5.

    Maximum number: One sign per 300 feet of roadway frontage.

    6.

    Separation Distance: 300 feet from other extra-large lawn signs.

    7.

    Front, side and rear setbacks: 50 feet from property line.

    (8)

    Portable sign shall mean any sign designed to be moved easily and not permanently or temporarily affixed to the ground or to a structure or building. It shall include vehicular signage and signage transported on trailers, carts or other mobile devices.

    a.

    Portable signs shall be allowed in all zone districts and all vehicle signs shall meet the following criteria:

    1.

    The vehicle at no time remains in one visible place for more than 24 consecutive hours;

    2.

    Vehicle sign contains no flashing or moving parts;

    3.

    Vehicle is used by its owner or another as a regular means of transportation of people or goods;

    4.

    Such vehicle holds current registration and insurance as required by state law; and

    5.

    No banner sign shall be affixed to a vehicle.

    (9)

    Sandwich board or "A" frame signs in the R-3, R-4, C-1, and I-1 zone districts.

    a.

    Duration: During business hours only.

    b.

    Maximum sign area: Six square feet.

    c.

    Maximum sign height: Four feet.

    d.

    Maximum number: One per business.

    e.

    Front, side and rear setbacks: Zero feet from property line.

    (10)

    Temporary building signs including banners and window signage in the R-3, R-4, C-1, and I-1 zone districts.

    a.

    Duration: Temporary.

    b.

    Maximum sign area: 100 square feet for all temporary building signs.

    c.

    Maximum sign height: Not to exceed building height.

    d.

    Maximum number: Unlimited.

    e.

    Temporary building signs shall be affixed to a building in a taut, fully displayed condition.

(Ord. No. 18-09, § 1, 7-17-2018; Ord. No. 18-13, § 5, 9-4-2018; Ord. No. 18-17, § 2, 11-20-2018)