§ 27-583. Permitted temporary signs.

(a)

Any temporary sign not complying with the requirements of this section is illegal and subject to immediate removal.

(b)

The following temporary signs are permitted without a sign permit, provided that the sign conforms to the requirements set forth below:

(1)

Signs to indicate that an owner, either personally or through an agent, is actively attempting to sell, rent, or lease the property on which the sign is located, provided that the sign:

a.

Does not include price, terms, or other similar details;

b.

Is not illuminated in any manner so as to create a traffic hazard or constitute a nuisance to any adjacent or surrounding property;

c.

Does not exceed six (6) square feet in area in residential districts;

d.

Does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area in all other districts; and

e.

Is removed immediately after sale, lease or rental.

(2)

Signs to indicate the grand opening of a business or other activity, provided that the sign is not displayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days within the first three (3) months that the occupancy is open for business, and that the sign is not placed on the public right-of-way.

(3)

Construction site identification signs provided that the sign:

a.

Does not exceed six (6) square feet in area;

b.

Is not displayed more than sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of actual construction of the project;

c.

Is removed within fifteen (15) days after the issuance of the final occupancy permit;

d.

Is removed if construction is not initiated within sixty (60) days after the message is displayed, or if construction is discontinued for a period of more than sixty (60) days, pending initiation or continuation of construction activities.

e.

Is not located in the public right-of-way.

(4)

Signs to indicate the existence of a new business, or a business in a new location, if such business has no permanent signs, provided that the sign is not displayed in the public right-of-way and for a period of more than sixty (60) days or until installation of permanent signs, whichever shall occur first.

(5)

Signs to announce or advertise such temporary uses as fairs, carnivals, circuses, revivals, sporting events, festivals, business or any public, charitable, educational or religious event or function, provided that the sign:

a.

Is located on the lot where the event will occur;

b.

Is not displayed more than two (2) weeks prior to the event; and

c.

Is removed within five (5) days after the event.

(c)

Permitted temporary signs shall not be counted as part of allowable area for freestanding or buildings signs.

(Ord. No. 2005-12, § 1, 6-6-05; Ord. No. 2011-26, § 1, 2-6-12)