The Administrator may issue a special
permit for a temporary sign in any zone in connection with the marketing
of lots or structures in a subdivision subject to the following conditions:
A. Time Limit: Such permits may be issued
for a period not to exceed one year. The Administrator may renew such
permits for additional periods of up to one year for each permit upon
written application at least 30 days prior to its expiration.
B. Type of Sign: Signs as used in this section refer to all types of signs except signs exempted under Article
VIII of this Code and those prohibited under Article
VI of this Code.
C. Legend: The off-site sign may contain advertising
in connection with the name of the subdivision, development firm,
building contractor, real estate sales firm, and may refer to materials,
appliances, supplies and building trades used in construction of the
dwelling units, or services provided by the developer.
D. Location: Any subdivision development sign
shall comply with all applicable setback requirements for the zoning
district in which the property is located. No such sign shall be permitted
to remain in one subdivision or in one lot of a subdivision for the
purpose of advertising the sale of lots or structures in another subdivision,
or another lot within the same subdivision, without the express permission
of the Administrator.
[Ord. No. 1979-12]
[Ord. No. 1979-12]
Temporary signs, not in excess of
four square feet in area, may be erected as participation in a public
parade, public event or public celebration for a period not to exceed
10 days provided, however, the erection of such sign shall be approved
by the Administrator.
[Ord. No. 1986-155]
Signs not in excess of eight square
feet in area which provide traffic direction or instruction to the
public shall be allowed in any zone, provided such signs are located
entirely on the property to which they pertain and do not contain
any advertising message other than the name of the establishment to
which the directions or instructions thereon are pertinent. In addition,
the Administration, with the approval of the City Engineer, may authorize
the placing of directional signs at appropriate street intersections
or other locations for the convenience of the motoring public; such
signs shall pertain to places of general interest such as schools,
hospitals, public buildings, airports, fair grounds and other similar
public service facilities.