Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, all temporary signs shall be located on the premises that they are advertising.
(Ord. 1488-03 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1833 § 6, 2013)
To obtain a temporary sign permit for display of temporary signs, the applicant shall file an application in writing on a form furnished by community development department. The applicant's submittal shall include the dimensions and copy of each sign and other information as requested by the community development director.
(Ord. 1488-03 § 1, 2003)
The fee for a temporary sign permit is specified in FMC 16.08.030.
(Ord. 1488-03 § 1, 2003)
Businesses are eligible for an additional temporary sign permit to announce a special promotional event such as annual corporate anniversaries. Special promotional events shall be limited to once per year. Up to three banners may be allowed. Banners attached to the wall of a building shall not exceed 80 square feet in sign area. Other banners (not attached to the wall of a building) shall not exceed 40 square feet in sign area. Banners shall not be displayed for more than 45 days. Holiday sales shall not constitute a special promotional event. Permits are required.
(Ord. 1488-03 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1833 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2004 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019)
For community service events and/or awards, in commercial zones, the types of signs allowed will be banners (attached to buildings only) and "A-board." The maximum size of the signs will be 32 square feet for banners and six square feet for "A-boards." The maximum number of signs and requirements for removal shall be consistent with FMC 16.04.100. All signs are required to be on private property.
(Ord. 1488-03 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1791 § 1, 2012)
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Code reviser's note: This section has been amended at the city's request for consistency with Ord. 2004.
For community service events and/or awards, in residential zones, the maximum size of the signs will be 32 square feet for banners and eight square feet for "A-boards." The maximum number of signs and requirements for removal shall be consistent with FMC 16.04.100. All signs are required to be on private property.
(Ord. 1488-03 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1791 § 2, 2012)
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Code reviser's note: This section has been amended at the city's request for consistency with Ord. 2004.
Temporary Sign Allowances and Standards
Sign Type
Residential (Includes Home Occupations)
Commercial: Nonagricultural Businesses1
Commercial: Agricultural Businesses – Seasonal2
A-Board – Commercial
NP
P
P3
Number Permitted
–
34
45
Maximum Sign Area (Square Feet)
–
16
6
Display Duration
–
60 days per business each calendar year. Permits may be issued up to 4 times per calendar year.
180 days per calendar year, or the duration of the growing, harvest, or display season, whichever is shorter.6
Balloon – Commercial7
–
P
NP
Banner – Commercial
NP
P
P3
Number Permitted
–
34
35
Maximum Sign Area (Square Feet)
–
30
30
Display Duration
–
60 days per business each calendar year. Permits may be issued up to 4 times per calendar year.
180 days per calendar year, or the duration of the growing, harvest, or display season, whichever is shorter.6
Grand Opening8 or Going Out of Business Event – Commercial
NP
P
NP
Additional Allowances
–
Provided 1 additional temporary sign permit for the calendar year. Pennants may be displayed under a temporary sign permit for such events.9
Refer to FMC 16.04.050, 16.04.060, and 16.04.070 for additional allowances for special promotional events and community service events/awards.
Refer to FMC 16.04A.070 and 16.04A.080 for additional allowances for off-premises signs.
Display Duration
–
60 days
–
Temporary Sign – Noncommercial10
A
A
A
Number Permitted
1 per lot (see Display Duration for exemption)
Maximum Sign Area (Square Feet)
6
Display Duration11
15 days per calendar year. Days may be split up or used consecutively. Allotted time is cumulative and may be split between different signs.
In addition to the 15 days allotted, a property may feature an additional temporary sign advertising a one-time noncommercial event, including, but not limited to, a political election, a party, wedding, church service, reunion, etc. Sign shall be removed within 10 days after the event is over.
NP = Not Permitted
P = Permit Required
A = Allowed w/o Permit (shall meet regulations)
1 Refer to this chapter for additional provisions.
2 Refer to Chapter 16.04A FMC for specific provisions regarding agricultural businesses – seasonal signs.
3 In addition to A-boards and banners, commercial agricultural businesses – seasonal may also use temporary signs made of rigid wood, metal, or plastic. Such signs are limited to six square feet in area.
4 Temporary sign permits for commercial nonagricultural businesses allow a combined total of three on-premises A-board and/or banner signs.
5 Temporary sign permits for commercial agricultural – seasonal businesses allow a combined total of three on-premises signs that may be banner, A-board, or other temporary signs.
6 Refer to FMC 16.04A.060 for additional provisions.
7 Decorative balloon displays can be displayed under a valid temporary sign permit. Pennants or similar types of strings of signs are only permitted for grand openings or going out of business events.
8 Refers to new and relocated businesses.
9 Up to one of the three temporary signs may be located off premises; provided, that it is not located in the public right-of-way, is located in the same zoning district at the building being advertised, and authorization from the property owner upon which the off-premises sign is to be located is provided.
10 Refer to FMC 16.02.470 for definition of "temporary sign."
11 Signs shall not be displayed on vacant property unless permission has been obtained from the property owner. No temporary signs of any kind shall be located upon public streets, public property, or rights-of-way within the city limits.
(Ord. 2004 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019)