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SECTION 1802 – TEMPORARY SIGNS

A. Temporary off-premises signs may be erected on real estate located in any Zoning District by the Owner or Owners of that

property provided:

  1. The gross surface area of such sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in all districts.

  2. The total height of such sign shall not exceed six (6) feet above adjacent ground grade.

  3. Only one (1) such sign shall be erected and maintained on each property unless such property fronts on more than one (1) public street, in which event one (1) such sign may be erected on each frontage.

  4. Such signs shall only be erected and maintained during the time period beginning four (4) weeks before an event and terminating one (1) week following that event or use.

  5. The owner of the property upon which such sign is erected or placed shall be responsible for its proper placement, maintenance and removal of such sign in accordance with the terms of this Part. Any sign not properly permitted or remaining beyond the permitted period shall either be removed and disposed of by the Code Enforcement Officer and/or prosecuted in accordance with Part XXV of the Zoning Ordinance. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

  6. No sign shall be reflective or illuminated.

  7. All such signs shall be self-supporting or wall mounted. Overhead signs, arched signs, banners and portable signs are prohibited. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

  8. The sign is utilized to advertise notice of non-profit, community, public organizations, charitable or fundraising events, or any similar temporary activity of the general public interest. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

  9. Signage may not be placed on any utility pole or in any public right-of-way. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

  10. Temporary use sign permit is required. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

B. Temporary on premises signs may be erected on real estate located in the C-1, PC, SG and IC Zoning District(s) by Owner or

Owners of that property provided (Ord. 246, 5/15/13):

  1. The gross surface area shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in all districts. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

  2. The total height of such sign shall not exceed six (6) feet above adjacent ground level. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

  3. Only one such sign shall be erected and maintained on each property unless such property fronts on more than one (1) public street, in which event one (1) such sign may be erected on each frontage. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

  4. Such signs shall only be erected and maintained during the time period beginning four (4) weeks before an event and terminating one (1) week following the event or use. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

  5. The owner of the property upon which such sign is erected or placed shall be responsible for its property placement, maintenance and removal of such sign in accordance with the terms of this Part. Any sign not properly permitted or remaining beyond the permitted period shall either be removed and disposed of by the Code Enforcement Officer and/or prosecuted in accordance with Part XXV of the Zoning Ordinance. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

  6. No sign shall be reflective or illuminated. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

  7. All such signs shall be self-supporting or wall mounted. Overhead signs, arched signs, banners and portable signs are prohibited. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

  8. All such signs will be for business or commercial use(s) for temporary advertising of such events that are considered to be necessary for the conduct of business beyond the normal day to day operations, such as grand openings, special sales or special events. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

  9. Signage may not be placed on any utility pole or in any public right-of-way. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

  10. Temporary use sign permit is required. (Ord. 246, 5/15/13)

C. Temporary signs advertising the sale of farm products, when said sale is not the primary use of the premises and where such

sale is permitted under the terms of the district of this Chapter, may be erected provided:

  1. The gross surface area of such sign shall not be in excess of six (6) square feet.

  2. No more than two (2) such signs shall be erected on each property.

  3. The signs shall be displayed only when such products are on sale.

  4. The signs shall not be illuminated or reflective.