Section 28.8 Temporary Public and Quasi-Public Signs
A. Duration
1. A permit for a public or quasi-public sign shall be valid for no more than two (2) weeks.
2. No more than three (3) permits shall be issued to any institution or organization in a calendar year.
B. Design
Signs may be freestanding and/or wall-mounted, made of paper, cardboard, plastic, or fabric. Banners used for public and quasi-public purposes shall comply with Section 28.5.B.1, Banners. All copy, color, and design shall not adversely affect the order, amenity, or residential enjoyment of the neighborhood.
C. Wall Sign
2. Area of Sign for Religious Institution: Thirty (30) square feet.
D. Announcement Sign
2. Area of Sign for Religious Institution: Twenty-four (24) square feet.
3. Area of Sign for Other Public Institutions: Twenty-four (24) square feet.
4. Height: Shall not exceed eight (8) feet from grade.
E. Special Event
1. Quantity: One (1) wall sign.
2. Quantity: One (1) freestanding sign.
3. Area of Sign for Institutional: Thirty (30) square feet.
4. Height: Six (6) feet from grade.
F. Location
All signs shall be placed on private property. Special event signs shall be located on the premises of the institution or organization having the event.
G. Setback
None.
H. Additional Requirements
1. Any sign may be single- or double-faced.
2. No sign shall be allowed to illuminate.
3. All signs shall be soundly constructed and neat in appearance.
4. The application for a public or quasi-public sign shall include a statement and diagram noting the nature of the special event and shall indicate the location, size, copy, and colors of the proposed sign.
I. Removal
Any signs announcing a special event shall be removed within one (1) day after the event is completed.