§ 134-316. Temporary signs.  


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  • (a)

    Temporary on-premises signs and devices on non-residentially zoned property (TS-NR). TS-NR's located within areas zoned NRC, CRC, RRC, NS, GC, LI, HI, O&I, PVC, UVC, TS, OS, LRO, LRC or other commercial or industrial zoning districts, (inflatables permitted on no less than four-lane roadways and only on properties recommended for community activity center or regional activity center on the county future land use map, as may be amended from time to time) shall be governed by the regulations within this section and any other applicable regulations in this chapter.

    (1)

    The following types of signs or devices may be displayed on-premises upon the issuance of a temporary permit:

    a.

    Searchlights.

    b.

    Banners.

    c.

    Inflatables (greater than three feet in width and/or height).

    (2)

    Only one TS-NR may be displayed on a lot at a time. Each occupant or tenant of a multi-occupant building or multitenant lot may display one banner flush with a wall during the permit period without regard to the usage of other occupants or tenants and without regard to the prior usage of temporary on-premises signs by others on the lot.

    (3)

    A TS-NR for a search light or banner shall require a permit on a semiannual basis which allows two 60-day periods to utilize a temporary on-premises sign or device, i.e., one 60-day period from January 1 through June 30, then a second 60-day period from July 1 through December 31. There must be at least a 30-day break between any two 60-day permitted periods. Temporary devices (inflatables) shall require a permit on a semiannual basis which allows two weekends per month, to utilize the inflatable, i.e., one permit from January 1 through June 30, and a second permit, July 1 through December 31. The zoning administrator or designee may extend a TS-NR within each permitting period if a road improvement project affects applicant's on-premises freestanding sign.

    (4)

    It shall be unlawful to display any TS-NR without a permit or outside of the term of a permit or otherwise in violation of this section or article.

    (5)

    The temporary permit shall be acquired prior to the display of any TS-NR.

    (6)

    The permit shall specify the first and last day of the period in which display of the TS-NR is permitted. TS-NR shall be allowed beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first day specified on the permit. The permit shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on the last day specified on the permit. Display of the inflatable device shall be allowed from 3:00 p.m. on Friday to 8:00 a.m. on Monday. Violations of section 134-316(a) would authorize staff to terminate the permit.

    (7)

    Top of inflatable devices cannot be any higher than 20 feet from the roofline and 35 feet from ground level.

    (8)

    Signs placed pursuant to temporary permits shall be removed on or before the last day or time limit of the permit. However, the maximum number of signs shall be waived during any election period, which for the purposes if this section shall run from the first day of filing to seven days after any election for local offices, state offices, federal offices, or any other ballot question or referendum. Height and size requirements for temporary signs shall also be modified during an election cycle allowing a maximum of 32 square feet in size and a maximum of ten feet in height.

    (9)

    Signs which convey directions or information to a specific place or event and are not intended to be permanent are allowed without a permit as long as the sign is in compliance with section 134-316(b)(4)—(10). An event may include property for sale or for lease, a garage or yard sale, elections, and/or community or other gatherings.

    (b)

    Temporary signs on residentially zoned property (TS-R).

    (1)

    Definition. TS-R's are signs which convey directions to a specific place or event, and are not intended to be permanent but rather are intended to provide direction to a place or event for a limited period of time. An event may include property for sale or for lease, a garage or yard sale, elections, and/or community or other gatherings.

    (2)

    Zoning districts. TS-R's shall be allowed in all residential zoning districts. However, TS-R's in residential zones shall only provide direction to a place or event.

    (3)

    Permit required. TS-R's do not require a permit on an annual basis.

    (4)

    Sign area. TS-R's may have one face on each side of the sign. Each face may be up to four square feet.

    (5)

    Height. TS-R's shall not exceed three feet in height above the elevation of the nearest right(s)-of-way. In the event of multiple road frontages, the highest elevation shall be used for measuring height.

    (6)

    Construction. TS-R's shall be mounted on single or double poles of sufficient strength to safely support the sign. TS-R's shall not be affixed in any manner to trees, natural objects, streetlight poles, utility poles, federal, state or county signs or poles or other permanent sign structures. TS-R's shall be made of a durable and waterproof material.

    (7)

    Location. No TS-R's shall be located closer than 26 feet from the back of curb or edge of pavement, or 12 feet behind the right-of-way, whichever ensures that the TS-R is not within the right-of-way. All TS-R's must be placed on private property with the property owner's written permission. TS-R's shall be located at intersections and at other places along roads to provide directional information. No TS-R's shall obstruct or interfere with the sight visibility requirements or violate any safety provisions of this article.

    (8)

    Number. A maximum of one TS-R is allowed in an intersection area for each event. An intersection area includes the areas on all corners of an intersection bounded by the right-of-way lines and within 200 feet of the intersection of right-of-way lines at the intersection, but no closer than 20 feet from such intersection of right-of-way lines. Outside of an intersection area, one TS-R is allowed per lot.

    (9)

    Removal. TS-R used to convey directions to a specific place shall be removed within ten days after the event is over or the project is completed.

    (10)

    Exceptions . A person or organization may have one TS-R located on their property that may be up to 32 square feet in size, and may be up to ten feet in height.

    (c)

    Reserved.

    (d)

    Reserved.

    (e)

    Temporary commercial produce and agricultural product stands signs.

    (1)

    Zoning districts. Temporary commercial produce and agricultural product stand signs shall be allowed in LRC, NRC, UVC, PVC, CRC, NS, GC, TS, PSC, RRC, LI and HI or any other district where such stands or businesses are allowed as specifically permitted in this chapter.

    (2)

    Number. One permitted sign shall be allowed per temporary vendor.

    (3)

    Sign area. Signs shall be no greater than 32 square feet.

    (4)

    Construction. No manufactured portable signs shall be allowed.

    (5)

    Permit required. All signage requires a sign permit. Cost of the permit is governed under section 134-375.

    (f)

    Temporary residential agricultural, farm and wood products and livestock and poultry sales signs.

    (1)

    Zoning districts. Signs shall be allowed in single-family residential districts.

    (2)

    Number. Only one permitted sign is allowed per property.

    (3)

    Sign area. Signs shall be no greater than 32 square feet.

    (4)

    Construction. No manufactured portable signs shall be allowed.

    (5)

    Height. The height of signs shall not exceed six feet.

    (6)

    Permit required. All signage requires a sign permit. Cost of the permit is governed under section 134-375.

    (g)

    Reserved.

    (h)

    Temporary signs not located within areas zoned NRC, CRC, RRC, NS, GC, LI, HI, O&I, PVC, UVC, TS, OS, LRO, LRC or all other commercial or industrial zoning districts, shall be governed by the regulations of signs under section 134-315 except that no permit shall be required.

    (i)

    Temporary on-premises signs not located within areas zoned NRC, CRC, RRC, NS, GC, LI, HI, O&I, PVC, UVC, TS, OS, LRO, LRC or other commercial or industrial zoning districts, shall be governed by the regulations under section 134-314(f).

(Ord. of 1-9-90, § 6; Ord. of 2-25-92, § 6(A), (1)(a), (2), (4), (5), (9), (C)(8), (D)(7); Ord. of 10-27-92, § 6(E)(1)—(4), (F)(1)—(5); Ord. of 2-14-95, § 7; Ord. of 1-26-99; Ord. of 9-12-00 (eff. 1-1-01); Ord. of 7-10-01; Ord. of 1-22-02; Ord. of 9-10-02; Ord. of 7-25-06; Amd. of 7-22-14; Amd. of 2-24-15; Amd. of 7-26-16)