§ 27-729. Temporary/incidental signs.

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to temporary signs or incidental signs. Each of the sign types described in this section (temporary signs, incidental signs, banners and feather signs) count toward the maximum allowance for temporary/incidental signs in section 27-727 except for pole banners where indicated in subsection (c)(4), below.

(b)

Temporary and incidental signs, generally.

(1)

Definitions.

Temporary Sign	A sign typically made of lightweight or flimsy material that can be easily or quickly mounted or removed (such as cloth, canvas, vinyl, cardboard, wallboard, or other light temporary materials), with or without a structural frame, intended for a temporary period of display. Note: Examples include real estate signs, election signs, opinion signs, placards, construction signs, or signs that advertise a grand opening or special event. This paragraph is provided to clarify the regulations and does not limit the content of incidental signs.
Incidental Sign	A sign with copy located on a panel and mounted on a pole or a wall or similar structure, with or without a structural frame, that is normally incidental to the allowed use of the property, but can contain any message or content. Note: examples of incidental signs include directional signs, flags, menu boards, property or tenant identification names or numbers, names of occupants, signs on mailboxes or newspaper tubes, signs posted on private property relating to private parking, political signs or signs warning the public against trespassing or danger from animals. This paragraph is provided to clarify the regulations and does not limit the content of incidental signs.

 

(2)

Generally. Temporary and incidental signs shall comply with table VIII-11-12 temporary & incidental signs (generally) and this section.

(3)

Height. The height of temporary or incidental signs shall not exceed three feet at the minimum setback line, and may increase one foot for every additional ten feet that the sign is set back up to the maximum height permitted in table VIII-11-12 temporary & incidental signs (generally).

(4)

Temporary signs.

a.

Holidays. During the following time periods, the number of temporary signs may increase to five in the residential districts, C-O, C-D district and TND T-6, the sign allocation shall increase by 50 percent, and the internal illumination is permitted:

1.

The fourth Thursday in November to January 2, and

2.

July 1—5.

b.

Materials. Temporary signs shall include a vinyl or plastic face, or a material of similar durability.

c.

Display period. A detached temporary sign may be erected for the following maximum continuous time periods:

1.

Signs mounted with standard wire stakes or T-posts: 30 days.

2.

Signs mounted with metal or wood frames, or mounting methods of similar durability: 90 days.

Table VIII-11-12 Temporary & Incidental Signs (Generally)
Zoning Districts/TND T-Zone →		A-G, R, R-1, R-1(B), R-2, R-2(B), TND T-1, T-2, T-3, CS	R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, R-M, TND T-4	C-O	C-1, TND T-5	C-D, TND T-6	C-2, C-3, M-1, B-P, TND D	M-2, M-3
↓ Requirements
1.	Permitted?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
2.	Permit required for temporary signs?	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
3.	Permit required for incidental signs?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
4.	Number-total (max.)	2	2	2	—	—	—	—
Dimensions
5.	Sign area, cumulative (maximum- sf) (up to the maximum area listed here or 10% of the building façade if attached, whichever is less)	36	48	48	100	150	300	300
6.	Height (maximum-feet)	4	4	4	6	4	6	6
Location
7.	Property Line Setback (minimum-feet)	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
8.	Spacing between other detached signs (minimum-feet)	10	10	10	10	10	10	10
Design Characteristics
9.	Digital	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
10.	Illumination, Internal	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
11.	Illumination, External	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
12.	Illumination, Halo Lit	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
13.	Channel Letters	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
14.	Changeable copy	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Rules of Interpretation:  Yes = the sign type or characteristic is permitted;  No = the sign type or characteristic is not permitted;  R = the sign type or characteristic is required;  NR = the sign type is permitted for non-residential uses only;  "—" the standard does not apply.  Z = as established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.

 

(c)

Banners.

(1)

Definition. A "banner" means any strip of cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar material, attached to any structure or framing. This definition does not include flags, pennants or streamers.

(2)

Standards. Banners shall comply with table VIII-11-13 banners and the following:

a.

A banner may be displayed for no more than 60 continuous days during any calendar year.

b.

Banners shall be replaced or removed if they deteriorate by becoming frayed, faded, torn, or shredded in any manner.

(3)

Wall banners. Banners mounted on a wall shall:

a.

Comply with the standards for attached signs (see subsection 27-728(b)(2)) and count toward the applicable attached sign allocation (see section 27-727), and

b.

Be securely attached flat against the building with metal brackets, expansion bolts, through bolts, or lag bolts and screws.

(4)

Pole banners. Banners are exempt from the maximum number, dimensions, and location requirements of table VIII-11-13 banners below and the sign allocation system in section 27-727, if they:

a.

Are mounted on a pole that provides a separate functional purpose such as street lighting, and

b.

Contain no text or other elements found in a "sign" as defined in this division.

Table VIII-11-13 Banners
Zoning Districts/TND T-Zone →		A-G, R, R-1, R-1(B), R-2, R-2(B), TND T-1, T-2, T-3, CS	R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, R-M, TND T-4	C-O	C-1, TND T-5	C-D, TND T-6	C-2, C-3, M-1, B-P, TND D	M-2, M-3
↓ Requirements
1.	Permitted?	Yes *	Yes *	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
2.	Permit required?	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
3.	Number (maximum per frontage for residential lots, per tenant for a multi-tenant building in a commercial or industrial district, or per single-tenant non-residential building)	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Dimensions
4.	Sign area (maximum-sf)	6	6	32	32	32	32	32
5.	Height (maximum-feet)	5	5	8	8	8	8	8
Location
6.	Property Line Setback (minimum-feet)	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
7.	Spacing between other signs (minimum-feet)	10	10	10	10	10	10	10
Design Characteristics
8.	Digital	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
9.	Illumination, Internal	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
10.	Illumination, External	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
11.	Illumination, Halo Lit	No	No	No	No	No	No	Mo
12.	Channel Letters	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
13.	Changeable copy	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Rules of Interpretation:  Yes = the sign type or characteristic is permitted;  No = the sign type or characteristic is not permitted;  R = the sign type or characteristic is required;  NR = the sign type is permitted for non-residential uses only;  "—" the standard does not apply.  Z = as established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.   *  Advertising is not permitted.

 

(d)

Feather signs.

(1)

Definition. A "feather sign" means a banner in the shape of a feather, quill, sail, blade or teardrop, and mounted on a solid or flexible pole or cord. These are sometimes referred to as "quill signs" or "sail banners."

(2)

Standards. Feather signs shall comply with table VIII-11-14 feather signs and the following:

a.

Feather signs are not allowed in the public right-of-way. Where feather signs are installed in the right-of-way in violation of this ordinance, the unified government may require the applicant to pay the costs of removing the feather signs to the extent allowed by law.

b.

Feather signs may only be installed for a maximum of three continuous days during any 60 day period.

Table VIII-11-14 Feather Signs
Zoning Districts/TND T-Zone →		A-G, R, R-1, R-1(B), R-2, R-2(B), TND T-1, T-2, T-3, CS	R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, R-M, TND T-4	C-O	C-1, TND T-5	C-D, TND T-6	C-2, C-3, M-1, B-P, TND D	M-2, M-3
↓ Requirements
1.	Permitted?	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
2.	Permit required?	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
3.	Number (maximum per frontage)	—	—	1	1	1	1 for first 100 ft, then 1 per 200 ft max. 3	1
Dimensions
4.	Sign area (maximum-sf)	—	—	32	32	32	32	32
5.	Height (maximum-feet)	—	—	12	12	12	12	12
Location
6.	Property Line Setback (minimum-feet)	—	—	5	5	5	5	5
7.	Spacing between other signs (minimum-feet)	—	—	20	20	20	20	20
Design Characteristics
8.	Digital	—	—	No	No	No	No	No
9.	Illumination, Internal	—	—	No	No	No	No	No
10.	Illumination, External	—	—	No	No	No	No	No
11.	Illumination, Halo Lit	—	—	No	No	No	No	No
12.	Channel Letters	—	—	No	No	No	No	No
13.	Changeable copy	—	—	No	No	No	No	No
Rules of Interpretation:  Yes = the sign type or characteristic is permitted;  No = the sign type or characteristic is not permitted;  R = the sign type or characteristic is required;  NR = the sign type is permitted for non-residential uses only;  "—" the standard does not apply.  Z = as established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.   *  Advertising is not permitted.

 

(Ord. No. O-35-16 , § 1, 6-30-2016)