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A. Requirements for All Temporary Signs

1. Any sign that penetrates the ground is subject to blue stake requirements.

2. Temporary signs shall not obscure, be attached to or mimic public traffic control devices, signage, or appurtenances.

3. Any damage to public or private property caused by signs placed within the right-of-way shall be the sole responsibility of the sign owner.

4. Standards for temporary sign materials are provided in Section 28.3.A.4, General Sign Requirements.

((O)16-09, 09/07/16)

B. Temporary Signs in a Commercial/Industrial Zoning District

The following temporary sign types shall be allowed within a Commercial and/or Industrial District and/or private school zoning district and for religious institutions as specified herein:

1. Banners

a. Requirements for All Banners

i. Installation: All banners shall be securely anchored to the wall and/or parapet wall of the building where the business is located. The banner shall not be hung as to obstruct a walkway. If freestanding, the banner must be attached to a solid perimeter frame in such a manner that the banner is taut and does not fold over. Banners shall not be hung from another sign structure, landscaping, utility pole, or similar structure.

ii. Materials: Banners must be made of durable Mylar, nylon fabric, or similar material.

iii. Banner lettering, images and background colors may be any color, including black or white, except fluorescent or iridescent colors.

iv. The sign appearance shall be professional, neat and legible (Figure 28-10).

Figure 28-10. 

b. Banner Installed on a Building

i. Quantity: One (1) banner per business.

ii. Area of Sign: Maximum sixty (60) square feet.

iii. Height: Not to exceed the roofline of a building.

iv. Location: Must be installed on the building and/or tenant space of the business.

v. Duration: The combined total time allowed for both wall and freestanding banners is one hundred twenty (120) days per calendar year. The one hundred twenty (120) day time period may be divided into not less than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days excluding special event banners.

vi. Removal: A banner must be removed by the expiration date of the permit.

c. Banner Installed as Freestanding Sign

i. Quantity: One (1) freestanding sign per business.

ii. Area of Sign: Maximum sixteen (16) square feet.

iii. Height: Not to exceed four (4) feet from grade for a freestanding sign.

iv. Location: On private property where the event is taking place and/or the merchandise is being sold. Banner is not allowed in the right-of-way.

v. Setback: None unless otherwise required.

vi. Duration: The combined total time allowed for both wall and freestanding banners is one hundred twenty (120) days per calendar year. The one hundred twenty (120) day time period may be divided into not less than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days excluding special event banners.

vii. Removal: A banner must be removed by the expiration date of the permit.

d. Three (3) Day Special Event Banner

i. Quantity: One (1) per street frontage. Not to exceed four (4) permits per calendar year.

ii. Area of Sign: Maximum sixty (60) square feet.

iii. Height: Maximum four (4) feet from grade for a freestanding sign. Wall-mounted signs shall not exceed the building roofline.

iv. Location: On private property where the event is taking place and/or the merchandise is being sold.

v. Setback: None unless otherwise required for public safety purposes.

vi. Duration: Each permit shall not exceed three (3) consecutive days.

2. Construction/Development Sign

a. Quantity: One (1) per street frontage. No one (1) development may have more than one (1) construction sign on a single street frontage.

b. Area of Sign: Maximum thirty-two (32) square feet.

c. Height: Not to exceed eight (8) feet from grade.

d. Location: On the property that is being developed.

e. Setback: None unless otherwise required for public safety purposes.

f. Removal: All signs must be removed upon the completion of ninety-five percent (95%) of the development, or within three (3) years from date of permit issuance, whichever comes first.

3. Flags

a. All national and state flags shall be allowed.

b. Quantity: Two (2) flag poles for each development and/or individual property.

c. Flag Size: The length of the flag shall be no greater than one-quarter (1/4) of the height of the flag pole.

d.  Flag Pole Height: No greater than 1.25 times the height of the nearest primary building.

e. Location: Permitted in any zoning district and only on private property.

f.  Setback: Located so that the flag does not overhang public right-of-way or create a public safety hazard.

g. Additional Requirements:

i. A building permit for the flag pole shall be obtained.

ii. A site plan shall be submitted for review of location and adequate setbacks.

iii. The use of flags for the purpose of advertising or with intent to advertise is strictly prohibited unless otherwise specified by this chapter.

4. Real Estate, Lease, Rent and For Sale Signs

a. The sign may be freestanding or wall-mounted, single- and/or double-faced.

b. Quantity: One (1) sign per street frontage.

c. Area of Sign: Maximum sixteen (16) square feet.

d. Height: Not to exceed eight (8) feet from grade.

e. Location: Upon the property that is being sold, rented or leased.

f.  Setback: None unless otherwise required.

g. Permit: Sign permits for real estate, lease, rent, and for sale signs are valid for one (1) year. The permit may be re-issued in one (1) year increments.

h. Removal: Must be removed within seven (7) days upon the sale, rent, or lease of the property or expiration of the sign permit.

5. Seasonal Signs

a. Location: On private property and shall not be displayed in such a manner as to constitute a traffic hazard.

b. Removal: Must be removed within ten (10) days of the subject holiday.

c. Additional Requirements: A permit is required for all event-related signage under this chapter. A permit is not required for any other seasonal decoration.

6. Road Construction Sign

a. Applicability: Areas that will be directly impacted by a road construction project as determined by the Town Engineer and Planning and Zoning Administrator.

b. Type:

i. Sign may be a banner or rigid material such as wood, metal or similar material.

ii. Single- or double-faced.

iii. Copy may be modified after issuance of permit within the parameters set forth in the code.

iv. Any change in sign location will require a new permit.

v. Size of copy must be approved by the Town Engineer to assure safety.

c. Quantity:

i. One (1) sign for the commercial property per street frontage impacted by the road construction.

ii. If frontage is greater than six hundred (600) feet and there is more than one (1) entrance to the development, a second sign is permitted.

iii. If frontage is greater than eight hundred (800) feet, one (1) additional sign may be installed.

d. Area of Sign:

i. Thirty-two (32) square feet for a commercial property with one (1) to four (4) owners or business lessees.

ii. Sixty-four (64) square feet for a commercial property with five (5) or more owners or business lessees.

e. Height: Ten (10) feet.

f. Location: On private property where the business is located.

g. Setback: None, unless additional area is required for utility or road work. Town Engineer must determine if proposed location is safe and does not interfere with construction.

h. Illumination: None.

i. Color: Lettering and background may be any color except fluorescent or iridescent.

j. Duration: Length of time the sign is permitted will be determined by the Town Engineer and Planning and Zoning Administrator and shall not exceed substantial completion of the road construction project.

k. The Town Engineer and Planning and Zoning Administrator shall be permitted to administratively approve modifications to road construction signage if each of the following criteria have been satisfied:

i. There are unique circumstances due to road design or construction.

ii. The proposed changes do not have a greater overall impact than the allowed sign type.

iii. The proposed changes are based on existing standards from an allowed sign type in the zoning code.

7. Balloon(s)

a. Use: Allowed for a new business opening or change of ownership to promote a new business.

b. Quantity: Unlimited.

c. Area of Sign: Maximum eighteen (18) inches tall and standard round balloon shape.

d. Height: Not to exceed eight (8) feet in height (eight (8) feet includes balloon and tethering device) or shall not exceed a cumulative height of fifteen (15) feet from grade if the balloon is attached to a permanent structure such as a wall or monument sign. Balloons shall not be attached to the roof of a building.

e. Location: On private property where the business is located.

f. Duration: Maximum of five (5) consecutive days from the date of grand opening or issuance of sign permit related to change of ownership.

g. Color: Balloon and copy may be any color.

h. Illumination: None.

i. Additional Requirements:

i. Balloons shall not interfere with sight visibility or vehicular and/or pedestrian access and shall be secured at all times.

ii. Balloons shall be kept under control at all times and not allowed to be released into the sky.

iii. Littering laws as detailed in Town Code Article 9-4 shall apply to any balloon released into the sky and/or allowed to deflate onto the ground.

8. A-Frame Signs

a. Use: Intended to direct pedestrian traffic and shall not be solely oriented toward vehicular traffic.

b. Quantity: One (1) per business.

c. Area of Sign: Maximum six (6) square feet per side. Maximum of two (2) sides.

d. Height: Not to exceed forty-two (42) inches.

e. Location: On private property where the business is located within a commercial development with shared parking and access or a single parcel.

f. Additional Requirements:

i. Placement of sign shall allow for a four (4) foot unobstructed pathway for pedestrians.

ii. The sign shall not be placed in such a manner as to attract vehicular traffic from public roads (Figure 28.12).

iii. The sign shall not be displayed in a manner that will create a public safety hazard.

iv. Access ramps or vehicular sight lines shall not be obstructed.

v.  Landscaping shall not be removed, altered or damaged by the placement of the signs.

g. Illumination: None.

h. Hours: During operating hours of the associated business.

i. Design:

i. The sign shall be self-supporting and not be attached to railings, posts, fencing or other structures.

ii. Carts, wheels or other devices that will make the A-frame mobile shall not be attached to the sign.

iii. Attachments such as flags, pennants, balloons or additional signs shall not be affixed to the A-frame.

iv. The sign appearance shall be professional and may not contain cloth or paper surfaces.

v. The sign shall be neat and legible. (Figure 28-11)

Figure 28-11. A-Frame Sign Locations

Figure 28-12. A-Frame Sign Locations

((O)17-08, 10/18/17; (O)16-09, 09/07/16; (O)15-08, 05/20/15; (O)14-14, )

C. Temporary Signs in a Residential Zoning District

The following temporary signs shall be allowed within a residential zoning district:

1. Flags (Refer to subsection B.6 of this section, Flags).

2. Model Home/Custom Home Sales Lot Subdivision Signs

a. Construction/development signs (refer to subsection B.5 of this section).

b. Off-site real estate signs (refer to Section 28.6).

3. Kiosk signs (refer to Section 28.6).

4. Model Home Complex Banners

a. Three (3) day, seasonal or event banners in accordance with Section 28.5.

b. Saturday and Sunday banners are permitted at model home complexes.

i. Quantity: One (1) per model home.

ii. Area: Maximum thirty-two (32) square feet.

iii. Location: Shall be on private property of the model home complex. May be wall-mounted or freestanding.

iv. Height: Wall-mounted shall not extend above the roofline. Freestanding shall not exceed five (5) feet from grade.

v. Setback: None.

vi. Duration:

a) Shall be mounted only on Saturdays and Sundays for one hundred four (104) days.

b) May be permitted for an additional sixteen (16) days for the purpose of opening the model home or model home complex.

vii. Removal: May be placed not more than one (1) day before the advertised event and must be removed within one (1) day after the event.

5. Model Home Complex Advertising Flags

a. Quantity: Maximum of four (4) poles/flags.

b. Area of Flag: Maximum fifteen (15) square feet.

c. Height: Poles shall not exceed twenty (20) feet from grade.

d. Location: May be located within the model home complex or parking area, subject to Town Engineer approval.

e. Setback: Minimum five (5) feet from the property line or determined by the Town Engineer.

f. Removal: Must be removed within seven (7) days after the closing of the model home office.

g. Additional Requirements:

i. A building permit must be obtained for flag poles.

ii. May not be illuminated.

6. Model Home Complex On-Site Signs

a. Location: Within the model home complex/custom home lot sales office and shall be located so as to not interfere with the flow of traffic or within a sight visibility triangle. Signs may be freestanding, wall-mounted, or integrated into an awning type structure.

b. Removal: All signs must be removed within seven (7) days after the closing of the sales office or model home office.

7. Individual Model Unit Identification Sign

a. Quantity: One (1) identification sign for model home units.

b. Area of Signs: Individual model units maximum four (4) square feet.

c. Height: Maximum three (3) feet.

8. Informational Sign

a. Quantity: One (1) per model home complex.

b. Area: Maximum sixteen (16) square feet.

c. Height: Maximum five (5) feet.

9. Parking Lot Directional Sign

a. Quantity: One (1) parking lot directional sign.

b. Area: Maximum six (6) square feet.

c. Height: Maximum three (3) feet from grade.

d. Location: Shall be located at the driveway entrance to the designated parking area.

10. Off-Site Signs (Interior to the Subdivision)

a. Quantity: The number of signs allowed is based on the number of intersections or changes of direction of subdivision streets, as approved and deemed necessary by the Planning and Zoning Administrator or Town Engineer.

b. Area of Sign: One and one-half (1-1/2) feet by two (2) feet, or three (3) square feet.

c. Height: Thirty (30) inches.

d. Location: An interior, off-site sign shall be located along streets within the subdivision. Such signs shall be located on private property with the permission of the property owner.

e. Setback: None unless otherwise required.

f. Removal: All signs shall be removed within seven (7) days of the closure of the sales office or model home office.

11. On-Site Subdivision Signs

a. Quantity: One (1) freestanding sign per subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Administrator may approve a second on-site subdivision sign if deemed necessary.

b. Area of Sign: Forty (40) square feet.

c. Height: Ten (10) feet. The height may be increased to twelve (12) feet by approval of the Planning and Zoning Administrator if visibility of the sign is obstructed.

d. Location: At the access point on private property with the permission from the property owner.

e. Setback: None.

f. Removal: Within seven (7) days of the sale of one hundred percent (100%) of the lots of the subdivision or one hundred eighty (180) days after closure of sales office, whichever comes first. Signs may remain on unsold lots in accordance with subsection C.7 of this section.

12. Real Estate, Lease, Rent, and For Sale Signs

a. Quantity: One (1) for each street frontage which abuts the property.

b. Area of Sign: Four (4) square feet.

c. Height: Maximum of six (6) feet from grade. The Planning and Zoning Administrator may approve heights up to ten (10) feet, if warranted.

d. Location: Only on the lot or site of the dwelling offered for sale, lease, or rent.

e.  Setback: None unless otherwise required.

f. Permit: Sign permits for real estate, lease, rent, and for sale signs are valid for one (1) year. The permit may be re-issued.

g. Removal: Within seven (7) days upon the sale, lease, or rent of the property.