§ 6-33. Temporary sign type standards.
Except when specifically provided by this section, temporary signs shall require an application to be submitted, permit to be issued, and fee to be paid prior to construction or installation of the sign. In instances where an application, permit, or fee are not required, the owner/user of the sign shall meet any requirements or standards contained herein regarding the sign. Failure to meet the requirements will authorize the administrative official to remove the sign from the premises and exact any penalty for violation of the sign ordinance as is specified in this chapter. In addition, temporary signs shall not be used for off premise display of messages, except when used to promote or announce a public service or community event. With the exception of portable signs, religious institutions and charitable organizations are exempt from the temporary sign regulations.
(a)
Banner, horizontal: are subject to the following standards and restrictions.
(1)
An application, sign permit, and fee is required for this sign.
(2)
Horizontal banners are permitted in the MF, LB, GR, C, CBD, BP, LI, HI, WP-A, and CF zoning districts. They are also permitted on sites used for nonresidential purposes in residentially zoned districts.
(3)
A horizontal banner may be freestanding or attached to a primary or secondary building.
(4)
A horizontal banner may not exceed 50 square feet in area (each side) and may be placed in the front, side, or rear yard of a premise in the zoning districts permitted in section 6-33(a)(2). An attached horizontal banner shall not exceed the highest point of a roof when attached to a building.
(5)
The display of a horizontal banner shall not exceed a total of 30 consecutive calendar days with a minimum of 30 calendar days period between displays.
(6)
Only one horizontal banner may be displayed per premise. For a multi-tenant commercial complex one horizontal banner may be displayed for each tenant or lease site with a maximum of two horizontal banners being displayed at any one time.
(7)
Horizontal banners shall not be used in combination with a portable sign.
(8)
For recurring events (i.e., sales, promotions) not exceeding three consecutive days in duration, or 12 days per calendar month, one horizontal banner not to exceed 50 square feet in size (each side) may be placed in the front, side, or rear yard of a premise or attached to the primary building. An annual permit shall be obtained at a cost of $25.00. The banner shall be in place only on those days during which the subject event is in progress.
(b)
Banner, vertical: which are used for a commercial purpose are subject to the following standards and restrictions.
(1)
An application, sign permit, and fee is required for this sign for each change out of banner.
(2)
Vertical banners are permitted in the MF, LB, GR, C, CBD, BP, LI, HI, WP-A, and CF zoning districts. They are also permitted on sites used for non-residential purposes in residentially zoned districts.
(3)
A vertical banner shall not exceed 12 square feet in area nor exceed 35 in height. The bottom of a vertical banner shall be a minimum of six feet from the ground at the base of the pole on which it is mounted.
(4)
The minimum spacing between vertical banners shall be 25 feet.
(c)
Bench signs: are subject to the following standards and restrictions.
(1)
An application, sign permit, and fee is not required for this sign(s).
(2)
Bench signs are permitted in the MF, LB, GR, C, CBD, BP, LI, HI, WP-A, and CF zoning districts. They are also permitted on sites used for nonresidential purposes in residentially zoned districts.
(3)
Message displayed on the seat may not exceed 16 square feet.
(4)
Must be located adjacent to a building near the customer entrance and not closer than 25 feet from another bench sign.
(d)
Contractor/construction signs: are subject to the following standards and restrictions.
(1)
An application, sign permit, and fee is required for this sign(s).
(2)
Contractor/construction signs are permitted in all zoning districts.
(3)
Two signs are permitted for each thoroughfare adjacent to the project/site.
(4)
Each sign shall not exceed an area of 75 square feet on each side nor shall they exceed ten feet in height.
(5)
The sign shall be removed either when the project has received its certificate of occupancy or in the case of a subdivision, 90 percent of the lots are sold. No sign shall be permitted to remain after five years from the original placement of the sign.
(e)
Inflatable objects (balloons): Inflatable objects over 24 inches in diameter shall meet the following requirements.
(1)
Upon meeting the requirements contained herein, no application, sign permit, and/or fee is required for display of an inflatable object.
(2)
Inflatable objects are permitted in the MF, LB, GR, C, CBD, BP, LI, HI, WP-A, and CF zoning districts. They are also permitted on sites used for nonresidential purposes in residentially zoned districts.
(3)
The time duration for placement of an inflatable object shall be for 30 days with a 30-day interval between displays.
(f)
Mobile electronic graphic video display sign: Vehicles or trailers containing permanently attached mobile electronic graphic video display signs are subject to the following standards and restrictions.
1.
An application, sign permit, and fee are required for this sign.
2.
The maximum viewable area shall not exceed 75 square feet.
3.
Only one mobile electronic graphic video display sign is permitted per premise.
4.
The time duration for placement of a mobile electronic graphic video display sign shall be for a maximum of 14 days with a time interval of 21 days between occasions.
5.
A mobile electronic graphic video display sign must have an automatic dimmer control to produce a distinct illumination change from a higher illumination level to a lower level for the time period between one half-hour before sunset and one half-hour after sunrise.
(g)
Political and/or ideological signs: This sign regulation does not prohibit a sign to be placed, require a permit or approval of the city, impose a fee for the sign to be placed, restrict the size of a sign, or provide for a charge for the removal of a sign that is greater than the charge for removal of other signs regulated by this chapter for any sign that contains primarily a political and/or ideological message and that is located on private property with the consent of the property owner. However, no political and/or ideological sign shall exceed the following criteria:
(1)
No permit application, permit or fee is required for this sign.
(2)
Political and/or ideological signs are permitted in all zoning districts.
(3)
The sign shall not exceed an effective area greater than 36 feet.
(4)
The sign shall not be higher than eight feet.
(5)
The sign shall not be illuminated nor have any moving elements.
(6)
In addition, this item, (g) political and/or ideological signs, does not apply to a sign, including a billboard, that contains primarily a political and/or ideological message on a temporary basis and that is generally available for rent or purchase to carry commercial advertising or other messages that are not primarily political and/or ideological.
(h)
Portable signs: Determination by the administrative official or his/her designated representative as to whether any sign is portable or moveable shall be controlling. With the exception of the MF multifamily zoning district, it is expressly provided that such signs are prohibited in any residential zoning district or within any right-of-way or city easement within the city. The following additional provisions shall apply to portable or moveable signs:
(1)
An application, sign permit, and fee are required for this sign.
(2)
Portable signs are permitted in the MF, LB, GR, C, CBD, BP, LI, HI, WP-A, and CF zoning districts. They are also permitted on sites used for nonresidential purposes in residentially zoned districts.
(3)
Only one such sign for each tenant on a multi-use lot or per business on a single use lot shall be permitted for display at one time.
(4)
Signs on a multi-tenant lot shall be separated by a minimum of 75 feet.
(5)
A portable sign shall be permitted on-premises only and shall not exceed a total area of 50 square feet or exceed six feet in height.
(6)
No such sign shall be illuminated.
(7)
A portable sign may be displayed for ten consecutive days in any 30-day period and shall be related to a specific activity or topic. The total days displayed on a given site shall not exceed 120 days per calendar year.
(8)
Written permission from the property owner or management regarding number of days allocated for "lot" is required.
(i)
Sandwich board signs: are subject to the following standards and restrictions.
(1)
An application, sign permit, and fee is not required for this sign(s).
(2)
Sandwich board signs are permitted in the CBD and Heritage Overlay zoning districts.
(3)
Sandwich board signs shall not exceed nine square feet on each side nor five feet in total height.
(4)
Only one sandwich board sign is permitted per parcel.
(5)
Any sign placed in public right-of-way must provide three feet of walking space and must be removed daily.
(j)
Swooper flags: are subject to the following standards and restrictions.
(1)
An application, sign permit, and fee is required for this sign(s).
(2)
Swooper flags are permitted in the MF, LB, GR, C, CBD, BP, LI, HI, WP-A, and CF zoning districts. They are also permitted on sites used for non-residential purposes in residentially zoned districts.
(3)
Swooper flags shall not exceed 17 feet in height or three feet in width.
(4)
Swooper flags shall be located no closer than 15 feet from another swooper flag or freestanding detached sign.
(5)
With the exception of the CBD, swooper flags shall not be located in a public right-of-way or extend into a public right-of-way when moved by the wind.
(6)
In a multi-tenant complex (more than three lease spaces) swooper flags shall be limited to two flags per tenant or lease space. In a single user parcel the number of swooper flags shall be determined by the possible spacing as listed in subsection (4).
(7)
Swooper flags shall not interfere with or restrict pedestrian walkways.
(8)
Swooper flags which cause a traffic conflict or are distracting to moving vehicles may be removed by the city at the discretion of the administrative official.
(k)
Weekend builders advertising signs: are subject to the following standards and restrictions.
(1)
An application, sign permit, and fee are required for this sign(s).
(2)
Weekend builders advertising signs are permitted in all zoning districts.
(3)
Each sign shall not exceed an area of six feet on each side nor shall they be more than three feet in height.
(4)
Each sign permit shall allow a total of 25 signs. A separate sign permit may be acquired if more signs are required.
(5)
Signs may be located in the public right-of-way, with the permission of the adjacent property owner. Signs shall be located a minimum of three feet from the back of curb, 40 feet from an intersection, and with a minimum spacing of 15 feet between signs.
(6)
Signs may be placed no earlier that 12:00 noon on Friday and must be removed by 12:00 noon on the following Monday, except on holidays when the next day shall be designated for removal.
(7)
Signs may not be illuminated.
(Ord. No. 2011-03, § 2, 1-18-2011; Ord. No. 2011-19, § 2, 8-2-2011)