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1. Generally. The purpose of temporary signs is to display messages for a temporary duration. Temporary signs shall not be used as a subterfuge to circumvent the regulations that apply to permanent signs or to add permanent signage to a property in addition to that which is allowed by this Article.

2. Classification of temporary sign materials. Temporary signs are constructed from a variety of materials with varying degrees of durability. Common materials are classified in Table 7.15(1), Classification of Temporary Sign Materials.

Table 7.15(1). Classification of Temporary Sign Materials 

Material

Material Class

1

2

3

4

5

Paper, card stock, foam core board, or cardboard

Laminated paper or cardstock, polyethylene bags

Cloth, canvas, nylon, polyester, burlap, flexible vinyl, or other flexible material of comparable durability

Inflexible vinyl, hard plastic, composite, or corrugated plastic (“coroplast”)

Wood or metal

3. Duration of display.

a. In general, a temporary sign shall be removed as of the earlier of the date that:

(1) It becomes an abandoned sign; or

(2) It falls into disrepair (see Section 7.18, Sign Maintenance); or

(3) The number of days set out in Table 7.15(2), Duration of Temporary Signs by Material Class, expires.

Table 7.15(2). Duration of Temporary Signs by Material Class 

Sign Type

Max. Duration for Individual Sign by Material Class

Max. Posting Days/Year

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2

3

4

5

Yard Sign

Not Allowed

45 days

Not Allowed

60 days

180 days

180 days

Site Sign

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

60 days

180 days

180 days1

Swing Sign

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

60 days

180 days

180 days1

Sidewalk Sign

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily2

365 days

Banner

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

30 days

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

180 days

Window Sign

90 days

90 days

Not Allowed

90 days

365 days

365 days

Inflatable Sign

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

21 days

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

42 days

TABLE NOTES:

1Alternatively, the sign type may be displayed for three hundred sixty (360) days every two (2) calendar years.

2May be modified by revocable right-of-way license.

b. Temporary signs that are required due to governmental regulation (e.g., public notices) shall be removed as required by the applicable regulation.

4. Administrative interpretations. Materials for signage that are not listed in this Section may be introduced into the market. When a material is proposed that is not listed in this Section, the Planning Director shall determine the class of materials with which the new material is comparable, based on the new material’s appearance, durability, and colorfastness. No temporary sign shall be displayed for a longer period than the longest permitted period in this Section, regardless of the material. (Ord. 1216 §1 (Exh. A), 2016)