Temporary signs requiring a permit

The following signs may be erected after obtaining a temporary sign permit from the inspector. The permit shall cite the length of time the sign may be displayed. If the sign is not removed by the expiration of the time limit, the inspector may remove the sign and charge the cost of removal to the individual or enterprise responsible.

• • a. Commercial special event signs. One sign announcing special events may be displayed on commercial lots five times in a 12-month period, but not more than once in any 60-day period, for a maximum of 14 consecutive days. This applies to commercial lots, regardless of the number of businesses located on the lot. These signs shall be a maximum of 32 square feet. Alternatively, shopping centers may erect, as part of their freestanding sign structure, a permanent changeable copy sign, maximum size 28 square feet (See section 4.c.). Shopping centers choosing to erect such a sign shall not be permitted commercial special event signs.

  • b. Construction signs. Temporary signs announcing new buildings or projects may be erected after commencement of site development, not to exceed one sign, maximum 20 square feet. The sign must be removed before a permanent sign is erected, or a certificate of occupancy is issued.

  • c. Nonprofit organization special event signs. Nonprofit organizations may display a maximum of two off-site special event signs twice in a 12-month period for 14 days, 20 square feet maximum. Signs must not be placed on public property without written approval of the appropriate public authority, and shall be placed on private property only with the owner's permission. (See section 10 for nonprofit organization on-site signs.)

(Ord. of 9-25-06(1))