§ 44-362. Temporary signs.

On-site temporary signs may be erected in accordance with the regulations of this chapter.

(1)

Temporary construction identification signs identifying building contractors, professional design firms or lending institutions for construction projects to occur or occurring are subject to the following regulations:

a.

One temporary on-site construction sign for each project or development, except where a project or development abuts two or more streets, additional such signs, one oriented to each street abutting street, shall be permitted.

b.

On-site temporary construction signs shall not exceed 32 square feet.

c.

Temporary construction signs may be located in any required yard but shall not extend over any lot line or within 12 feet of any point of vehicular access or public roadway.

d.

Temporary construction signs shall not project higher than 12 feet.

e.

Temporary construction signs shall be permitted only as an accessory to an approved project or development. Temporary construction signs may be erected and maintained for not more than a six-month period and shall be removed within 14 days of the termination of construction of the project or development, except that the planning commission may at its discretion, upon application by the owner and for cause shown, provide one extension, not longer than six months in duration.

(2)

Banners, pennants, search lights, twirling signs, sandwich board signs, balloons, or other gas filled figures may be approved by the zoning administrator at the opening of a new business in a commercial or industrial district for a period not to exceed 14 consecutive days. Street banners advertising a public entertainment or event may be displayed 14 days prior to and through the completion of such event. Street banners shall be removed within 24 hours following such event. As approved by the zoning administrator, banners and pennant displays shall be permitted in commercial districts only to call attention to a sale or promotion for a period not to exceed 14 consecutive days. No more than three banner and pennant displays shall be permitted for any one business during a calendar year commencing on January 1. Banners or pennants shall be restricted to 30 square feet per such sign and shall be attached only to the exterior walls of the building itself. (See figure 10-11.) In no instance shall more than one banner or pennant be allowed per approved event period. (Refer to subsection 44-357(6) for regulations pertaining to permanent sandwich board signs.)

Fig. 10-11. Banner Sign

(Code 1992, § 24-350; Ord. No. 304, § 1010, 6-2-2003; Ord. No. 313, 7-5-2005)