§ 17.60.3.010. On-premise temporary signs.

Each commercial or industrial premise may receive a permit for temporary signage of up to sixty-four (64) square feet and allowed to be two (2) faced. Premises exceeding 50,000 square feet are regulated by Section 17.60.4.050. Banners, wind signs and sandwich board signs are considered temporary. The permit may be granted for up to sixty (60) days. An annual permit may be issued for one (1) temporary sign per premise for a period of one (1) year, upon payment of a fee as may be set by City Commission resolution. The following restrictions apply:

A.

Temporary signs must be located completely within the property lines of the premise and must be placed a minimum of twelve (12) feet from the back of the curb.

B.

Temporary signs must be well-maintained and secured. Signs may not be tattered or torn.

C.

Temporary signs may not be displayed in place of permanent signage. Businesses must display permanent signage no later than forty-five (45) days after commencement of commercial operations or show proof that signage is on order.

D.

Temporary signs must be of professional quality.

E.

Large inflatables are considered temporary signs. Permits must be obtained before they are displayed. Inflatables may not be higher than twenty-five (25) feet above the ground as measured from the top of the inflatable.

F.

Temporary sandwich board signs may be placed on public property adjacent to properties with commercial land uses. Such signs must be placed a minimum of twelve (12) feet from the back of the curb except when adjacent to commercial properties with sidewalks in excess of eight (8) feet in width. Sandwich board signs at these locations must be placed so that the middle third of the sidewalk is clear. A minimum of five (5) feet of sidewalk width must be unobstructed. (See Exhibit 60-10 of this chapter.)

1.

Sandwich board signs are limited to one (1) sign per business frontage and must conform to the following design standards:

a.

Each sign may have a maximum of two (2) faces, not to exceed an aggregate total of twelve (12) square feet per sign. (See Exhibit 60-10 of this chapter.)

b.

Each sign must be secured in place by no less than two (2) weights of not less than ten (10) pounds each, placed upon the base material.

c.

The permit fee for each sandwich board sign shall be established by City Commission resolution and paid before the sign is displayed.

2.

Sandwich board signs must be placed adjacent to or upon the permit-holding premises, may only be displayed during business hours of the advertised business and must be removed during all other times.

3.

Sandwich board signs may not be illuminated or energized.

4.

The sign permit may be revoked at any time for lack of adequate maintenance or safety in accordance with 17.60.7.090. The sandwich board sign will be removed by the sign owner upon notice of permit revocation. If not removed, the City may remove the sign. The sign owner may reclaim the sign within ten (10) working days of the removal. After such time, the sign may be destroyed.

(Ord. 3139, 2016)