§ 1427-13. Temporary Signs.

A temporary sign is permitted in any zoning district, requires obtaining a building permit or a Certificate of Compliance, may only be externally illuminated, and may include:

(a)

A Temporary Construction Sign provided that such a sign is limited in size to a maximum total sign face area of 64 square feet in commercial zoning districts and 32 square feet in residential zoning districts. Each site may only have one Temporary Construction Sign. Construction signs shall be installed no sooner than one (1) week prior to the commencement of construction on the site and must be removed within 24 hours of completion of construction or if the project ceases construction for 12 months or longer. Construction signs may be erected as wall or ground signs.

(b)

A Construction Site Wrap provided that such a sign in limited in height to no more than eight (8) feet. The purpose of a Construction Site Wrap is to conceal the construction site, inform people about the future uses, recognize principle parties, and create interest about the new development. The sign copy may be modified at any time during construction, if the Zoning Administrator approves the change. The sign may span the length of the fence. Construction Site Wraps shall be installed no sooner than one (1) week prior to the commencement of construction on the site and must be removed within 24 hours of the completion of construction or if the project ceases construction for 12 months or longer.

(c)

Decorations, banners, and signs for public demonstrations, special events, or for the temporary promotion of civic, welfare or charitable enterprises or events. A banner may not exceed 12 feet in any of its dimensions. These signs may be installed for a period not to exceed 30 days with a minimum of 30 days between installation periods for a maximum of four times for every calendar year.

(d)

Residential subdivisions with multiple lots for sale, lease, or rent may have one temporary ground mounted sign per perimeter street frontage around the subdivision in addition to signs allowed under § 1427-11(m) Real Estate Sign. The additional residential subdivision sign may not exceed 250 square feet in area or ten square feet for every lot offered, whichever is less. This sign must be at least 50 feet from a perimeter street or right-of-way surrounding the subdivision. No two signs, if allowed, may be closer than 200 feet to each other. The sign must be removed when 75% of the lots in the subdivision have received a certificate of occupancy.

(e)

One on-site commercial sign per site, installed only as a temporary ground sign, not exceeding 36 square feet per sign face, with a maximum of two sign faces and a maximum sign height of 5 feet. Such sign may be installed for a period not to exceed 30 days for a maximum of four times for every calendar year with a minimum of 30 days between installations.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 303-2006, § 1(Exh. A), eff. Nov. 25, 2006; a. Ord. No. 322-2010, § 2, eff. Sept. 4, 2010; Emer. Ord. No. 141-2015, § 35, eff. July 1, 2015)