Sec. 7.15. Duration of display of temporary signs.
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.
Material |
Material Class |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Paper, card stock, foam core board, or cardboard |
√ |
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Laminated paper or cardstock, polyethylene bags |
√ |
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Cloth, canvas, nylon, polyester, burlap, flexible vinyl, or other flexible material of comparable durability |
√ |
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Inflexible vinyl, hard plastic, composite, or corrugated plastic (“coroplast”) |
√ |
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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.
Sign Type |
Max. Duration for Individual Sign by Material Class |
Max. Posting Days/Year |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Not Allowed |
45 days |
Not Allowed |
60 days |
180 days |
180 days |
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Not Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Not Allowed |
60 days |
180 days |
180 days1 |
|
Not Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Not Allowed |
60 days |
180 days |
180 days1 |
|
Not Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Not Allowed |
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily2 |
365 days |
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Not Allowed |
Not Allowed |
30 days |
Not Allowed |
Not Allowed |
180 days |
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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)