§ 25-24. Temporary signs.

(a)

Temporary signs are signs not permanently affixed or installed, which display a message that is temporary in nature and relates to a specific location, event, or occurrence. This section differentiates among the types of temporary signs in order to address the different needs of this type of sign. Temporary signs include temporary real estate signs, temporary election-related event signs, temporary off-premise directional signs, and temporary builder signs. Temporary signs do not require a permit or permit fee.

(b)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:

Temporary builder sign: A sign used solely for the purpose of information which is displayed temporarily on a property during a period of time in which active city-permitted construction or improvements are being made on the property where the sign is placed. Such signs are typically used solely for the purpose of information concerning the active construction or improvements.

Temporary election-related event sign: A sign relating to any election is scheduled to be held. This includes, but is not limited to, signs advertising candidates, referendums or any campaign information.

Temporary off-premise directional signs: A sign used solely for the purposes of directing traffic and to provide information of an event, location, or area.

Temporary real estate sign: A sign used for the purpose of temporarily displaying information during the period of time in which the property is being offered for sale, rent or lease.

1.

Temporary real estate signs.

a.

In residentially zoned districts, except in RO, ROA and ROC, the size of each real estate sign shall be limited to an area of not more than four hundred eighty (480) square inches per side, and may permit lettering on both front and rear. In all other districts, such signs shall be limited to an area of not more than sixteen (16) square feet. No more than two (2) accessory signs may be placed on a temporary real estate sign and their area shall be included within the four hundred eighty (480) square inches allowed. Signs shall not exceed a height of three (3) feet above ground level to the top of the sign.

b.

In all zoning districts, not more than one (1) temporary real estate sign for each street front may be allowed on a property, and such temporary real estate sign shall relate only to the premises on which it is erected. The word "property" may include one (1) or more lots, part of a lot or parts of lots which together constitute the extent of the property being offered for sale, rent or lease.

c.

In all business zoning districts in the city, temporary real estate signs will be allowed with a maximum of sixteen (16) feet in area.

d.

A temporary real estate sign shall be removed within ten (10) days of the sale, rental or lease of the premise for which the sign was installed.

2.

Off-premise directional signs.

a.

The intent of off-premise directional signs is to direct interested parties to events, locations, or areas. Off-premise directional signs shall solely be for the purposes of directing traffic and to provide information of an event, location, or area. In all residential zoning districts in the city, no off-premise directional sign will be allowed except those erected by the property owner, the property owner's agent, or a member of the board of directors of a registered civic association.

b.

An off-premise directional sign shall neither exceed four hundred eighty (480) square inches in area nor be erected to exceed a height of three (3) feet above ground level to the top of the sign. Lettering is permitted on both sides of the sign for directional purposes.

c.

Off-premise directional signs shall be limited to the maximum number of signs needed to adequately direct interested parties to the location of the event, location or area, but shall be limited to no more than five (5) signs, staked to the ground.

d.

Off-premise directional signs will be allowed for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours before and after the event to which it is related.

e.

Off premise directional signs may be located within the swale area of the right-of-way and with the written permission of the adjacent property owner. In no case shall signs be located within the vehicular travel lanes or on the sidewalk.

f.

In addition to any penalty for violation of the foregoing provisions regulating off-premise directional signs, any such sign which does not comply with these provisions will be removed by the city and will not be returned to the owner until a retrieval fee of five dollars ($5.00) per sign is paid.

3.

Temporary election-related signs.

a.

A temporary election-related sign may be displayed for sixty (60) days prior to an election-related event. All temporary election-related signs shall be removed from property within thirty (30) days after the election to which the signs are directed.

b.

All temporary election-related signs shall be erected or placed only upon private property with the permission of the property owner.

c.

Each candidate for municipal office shall make a good faith effort to remove all of her or his temporary signs within thirty (30) days after withdrawal of her or his candidacy, having been eliminated as a candidate, or being elected to office, whichever occurs first.

d.

Temporary Election-related signs placed upon public or private property without the consent of the property owner may be removed by the city and a fee may be charged to the owner of the sign for the cost of such removal.

e.

The provisions of the ULDR governing display of signage on motor vehicles shall not apply to election-related signs placed on motor vehicles.

f.

Temporary election-related signs shall not exceed four hundred eighty (480) square inches in residential districts except in RO, ROA and ROC. In all other districts, temporary election-related signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area. Signs shall not exceed a height of three (3) feet above ground level to the top of the sign.

g.

Lettering is permitted on both sides of the sign.

4.

Temporary builder signs. Builder signs will be allowed anywhere in the city, subject to the following restrictions and conditions:

a.

In all residentially zoned districts, except RO, ROA and ROC, such signs shall not exceed four hundred eighty (480) square inches in area, where the building plot abuts only one (1) street and not more than two (2) such signs facing on different streets, except where a sign is installed on a tool house, and then the total area of such sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet. No other temporary builder sign shall be allowed on the plot.

b.

In RO, ROA and ROC zones such signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area, where the building plot abuts only one (1) street and not more than two (2) of such signs facing on different streets are allowed.

c.

In commercial and general aviation zoning districts such signs shall not exceed six (6) feet by ten (10) feet, where the building plot abuts only one (1) street, and not more than two (2) of such signs facing on different streets are allowed.

d.

Such signs may not be erected more than ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of actual construction of the project and must be removed within thirty (30) days of when construction is completed, Renewal permits may be granted upon application for additional ninety (90) day periods.

e.

No permit may be issued to re-erect a temporary builder sign until the building permit has been reissued or a new building permit secured.

(Ord. No. C-18-05 , § 2, 3-6-18)