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.