17.06.090 Temporary signs.
A. Definition. “Temporary sign” means a nonpermanent sign intended for use for a limited period of time. Types of temporary signs are construction signs, grand opening displays, real estate signs, and political signs.
B. General Provisions. All temporary signs in the city are subject to the following conditions:
1. Signs may not be placed on private property without permission of the owner.
2. All signs shall be unlit.
3. Signs shall not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
4. Except as specified elsewhere in this section, temporary signs shall not exceed 60 inches above the ground and shall not exceed 12 square feet in area; further provided, both sides of an A-frame sign shall be counted in calculating the sign’s area.
5. Signs in Public Rights-of-Way. Signs may not be placed on public property except for publicly owned rights-of-way. In addition to all other applicable conditions, signs placed in rights-of-way shall be subject to the following conditions:
a. Signs may be placed on rights-of-way adjacent to a single-family dwelling only with permission of the adjoining property owner.
b. Signs shall not create a traffic or pedestrian safety problem, and the city may remove and dispose of any signs that do constitute a problem.
c. Signs placed on public property shall be freestanding and shall not be attached to any structure or vegetation. Signs attached to utility poles, traffic signs, street signs, or trees are specifically forbidden.
d. Signs shall be either an A-frame design or shall be attached to a stake driven into the ground well clear of tree roots, irrigation lines and any other underground vegetation or structures that could be damaged by such a stake.
e. Signs may only be displayed during daylight hours.
C. Commercial Signs. Any business is limited to two temporary signs in the public right-of-way and outside of the business. In addition, businesses not located on Highway 162 or Emery Avenue may use up to two additional temporary signs on the right-of-way of Highway 162 or Emery Avenue for marking route of travel to the business. These signs:
1. May be used on a daily basis, but only during business hours.
2. Shall be constructed of wood, plastic or other rigid and durable material to withstand high winds.
D. Real Estate Signs. Temporary real estate signs are permitted as follows:
1. Residential Zones.
a. Single-Family Dwellings and Duplexes. One real estate sign shall be permitted for each street frontage of a lot. The sign may have two faces, shall not exceed a height of five feet above the surface of the street unless placed in a window, shall not exceed an area of four square feet per face, and shall be unlighted.
b. Multiple-Family Dwellings. One real estate sign shall be permitted for each street frontage of a development. The sign shall not exceed an area of 12 square feet, shall be attached flat against a principal building, shall not project above the eve of the roof or the top of the parapet of the building, and shall be unlighted.
2. Commercial and Industrial Zones. One real estate sign shall be permitted for each public entrance, but there shall not be more than four signs per lot. The sign shall not exceed an area of eight square feet, shall be attached flat against the building or freestanding, shall not project above the eve of the roof or the top of the parapet of the building, and shall be unlighted.
3. Unimproved Acreage. One real estate sign shall be permitted for each lot. The sign shall not exceed an area of one-fourth square foot for each foot of lot frontage and shall not in any event exceed 50 square feet. The sign shall not exceed a height of 10 feet above the surface of the nearest street, and shall be unlighted.
E. Penalty for Violation. All temporary signs not in conformance with this section may be confiscated by the town. The owner may reclaim the sign(s) at the Town Hall during business hours. The town will assess a $10.00 reclamation charge on the owner for any nonconforming signs confiscated after the owner’s first violation. [Ord. 519 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 378 § 2 (Exh. 1), 1999.]