Certain temporary signs shall be allowed under the conditions listed below.
A.
General Provisions.
1.
All signs shall be nonilluminated and emit no noise or sounds.
2.
Any of the signs or objects included in this section are illegal if they are not securely attached, create either a visual or traffic hazard, or are not maintained in good condition.
3.
Unless expressly exempt, all temporary signs, banners, and pole-supported pennants shall be approved by the administrator following submittal of an application specifying the size and location of the sign, and the dates upon which they are to be installed and removed.
4.
Temporary signs may be displayed for a period not to exceed 60 days. Any time a temporary sign is removed, it shall not be replaced by the same or other temporary sign for a period of not less than 90 consecutive days.
5.
Temporary signs shall not be permanently attached to the ground, a building, or to any other structure, other than what is necessary to secure it to prevent theft, wind damage or safety problems.
6.
Advertising wind signs or devices that flutter, wave, sparkle, or otherwise move from the pressure of the wind are permitted for specific promotions or events but shall not be permanently displayed.
7.
Temporary signs may not be placed on fences or roofs or in a manner that physically obstructs the public right-of-way.
B.
Temporary On-Premises Sign.
1.
Total signing shall conform with the requirements set forth in the use's base zone district. Temporary signage placed in lieu of a permanent sign shall be removed immediately upon installation of a permanent wall or freestanding sign, 45 days after approval of the permanent sign by the decision maker or 60 days after the temporary sign is placed, whichever occurs first.
2.
The administrator may grant an extension of the time limitations described in this section if the applicant requests and extension prior to expiration of the permitted duration.
C.
Banners, Pennants, Ribbons, Spinners, Large Inflatable Objects, Searchlights, Etc. Banners, pennants, balloons, etc., may be permitted on private property for not more than 30 days per calendar year, unless subject to subsections D through G of this section. The administrator may approve periods more than 30 days if the applicant demonstrates that unique circumstances necessitate more than 30 days. Banners not subject to subsections D through G of this section are limited to 32 square feet.
D.
Banners on Property Fronting State Routes within the HCB or LI Zoning Districts. The following provisions shall be allowed within the above-specified area only. Each building may have one banner per street-facing facade; the maximum banner size is 100 square feet. Each banner shall be in place no more than 45 days per year unless the administrator grants permission to leave the banner in place for a longer period of time if the applicant demonstrates that unique circumstances necessitate more than 45 days.
E.
Pole-Supported Pennants on Property Fronting State Routes within the HCB or LI Zoning Districts. The following provisions shall be allowed within the HCB or LI zoning districts for properties that front state routes. Pennants shall be constructed of cloth or vinyl and shall not exceed two square feet in size. Only one pennant shall be allowed per pole. Pennants shall be attached to one side of the pole via horizontal supports at the top and bottom of the pennant. Pennants shall be maintained in good condition.
F.
Community Banners. The city may provide two locations for community event banners. Placement shall be reserved for periods up to 30 days on a first-come, first-served basis up to one year in advance following administrative approval of a community banner permit application.
G.
Temporary Off-Premises Signs (CB1, CB2, NB, GO, HCB, LI and P Zoning Districts). Each address in the listed zoning district may have one temporary off-premises sign for no more than 90 days per calendar year. These signs shall be allowed on private or public property with proper consent of the owner of the property. Written proof of consent shall be provided to the administrator, and the sign shall meet all other conditions of this chapter. No one parcel may have more than three temporary off-premises signs at any time. Sign area, size and height limits shall be the same as the freestanding sign requirements for the underlying zoning district in which the sign is located.
H.
City Right-of-Way Outside of the Roadway. Temporary signs are prohibited from being placed within roundabouts, medians, shoulders, travel lanes and areas of the public right-of-way that are not accessible by a sidewalk or pedestrian walking path. Temporary signs shall not be located in right-of-way adjacent to public property owned or under the control of a unit of federal, state or local government, or special purpose district such as a school, park, public utility, port or library district, unless otherwise approved by the unit of government or special purpose district, or as conditioned in a right-of-way use permit. Temporary signs on city right-of-way placed outside of the roadway must comply with the following requirements:
1.
Location. Allowed only between the property line and the back of the nearest curb, or where no curb exists, between the property line and the nearest edge of the roadway pavement. Signs may not be placed on sidewalks, driveways or other paved areas designed for pedestrian or vehicular use.
2.
Approval of Abutting Owner. Approval of the abutting owner is required.
3.
Type. Temporary signs on stakes that can be manually pushed or hammered into the ground are allowed.
4.
Size and Height. Limited to four square feet and three feet in height. Temporary signs limited to two square feet and three feet in height and that comply with all of the requirements outlined in subsections (H)(1) through (4) of this section are exempt from a temporary sign permit.
5.
Dilapidated or Abandoned Signs. Any temporary sign in the right-of-way that is dilapidated or abandoned shall be removed by the person responsible for placement of the sign.
6.
The time limits of subsection A of this section shall not apply to temporary signs in the city right-of-way. Temporary signs authorized by this subsection H shall be newly constructed when installed and shall be removed within 45 days after each year's November general election held immediately after installation.
I.
Residential Zones. Temporary signs may be placed on property residentially zoned in accordance with the requirements of this section and the following:
1.
Window Signs. Limited to no more than one temporary window sign per residential unit, not to exceed four square feet.
2.
Freestanding Signs (Includes Post-mounted, Stake and Portable Signs).
a.
Single-Family Zones. Temporary free-standing signs shall not exceed four square feet in size and five feet in height, if the sign is mounted on the ground, and not to exceed three feet in height if the sign is stake-mounted or portable.
b.
Multifamily Zones. Temporary free-standing signs shall not exceed six square feet in size and five feet in height if the sign is post mounted on the ground, and not to exceed three feet in height if the sign is stake-mounted or portable.
3.
Surface-Mounted Signs. Limited to sites two acres or larger:
J.
Nonresidential Zones. Temporary signs are allowed on nonresidentially zoned property in accordance with the requirements of this section and the following:
1.
Window Signs. Subject to the window sign requirements of EMC § 19.10.070(M).
2.
Freestanding Signs (Including Post-mounted, Stake and Portable Signs) Size/Height. Limited to four square feet and five feet in height if the temporary sign is mounted in the ground, and not to exceed three feet in height if the temporary sign is portable.
3.
Surface-Mounted Signs:
K.
Temporary Signs on Large Properties, Residential or Nonresidentially Zoned Properties. The following temporary signs may be placed on any site at least two acres in size, in accordance with the requirements of this section and the following:
(Ord. 2645 § 2, 2018; Ord. 2738 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022)