§ 18.42.100 — Temporary Signs

A. Sign Permit Required. A Sign Permit shall be required for all temporary commercial signs and is subject to Director review and approval. B. Allowed Sign Area. Temporary sign areas are not counted under the maximum allowed sign area. C. Temporary On-site Commercial Signs. The following signs may be allowed as on-site temporary commercial signs in all zones on a temporary basis, subject to subsection A: 1. On-site Subdivision Signs. a. Sign Permits for on-site subdivision signs may be issued at any time after recordation of the final subdivision map and shall be removed following the sale of the final home or parcel. All signs shall then be removed upon expiration of the Sign Permit, unless renewal of the permit for a period of not more than one additional 12-month period is approved by the Director; and (1) On-site subdivision signs shall be continuously maintained, not adversely affect the use and appearance of existing structures or landscaping and shall not create hazardous traffic conditions. On-site subdivision signs are subject to all the following standards: The construction of any sign shall be in strict compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and all other laws of the City. (2) All signs shall be removed from the property prior to the sale of the final parcel. (3) All signs shall be located on the subdivision site which they advertise. (4) Signs shall not exceed 10 feet in height. (5) No sign shall exceed 32 square feet in area. (6) Identification signs are allowed provided no more than one sign for every five parcels with a maximum of four signs. Signs shall not exceed six square feet in area. (7) If the on-site subdivision sign is within the visibility clearance area of any driveway or intersection, it shall not exceed two feet, six inches in height. (8) Signs are allowed on parcels with a model home, provided they do not exceed four in number and six square feet each in area. Signs shall be removed immediately after the sale of the final parcel or home. (9) Illuminated residential signs are prohibited. 2. Construction Project Signs. a. A Sign Permit shall be required for any temporary construction project sign. The permit may be issued at any time on or after issuance of a Building Permit for the structure in question. The sign permit shall expire six months following the date on which the permit was issued or upon the completion of construction, whichever occurs sooner. The sign shall be removed on expiration of the permit unless, prior to expiration, the permit is renewed on approval of the Director. The permit renewal shall not be for a period greater than six months. b. No more than one sign having an area not exceeding 16 square feet shall be permitted on the construction project site. Temporary construction signs are not allowed for residential subdivisions where temporary subdivision signs are erected. 3. Special Event Signs. Special events signs are limited to the approval of up to two permits per calendar year for each business or organization. a. Holiday Special Event Signs. Holiday special event signs or banners directly related to the holiday or special event during the holiday period or special event are permitted for only 60 days from placement. b. Grand Opening Banner. One temporary on-site grand opening banner for a period not to exceed two weeks after the opening day of the newly established business as established by the start date on the City Business Tax Certificate. The grand opening banner shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and no higher than first story. D. Temporary Noncommercial signs. Temporary noncommercial signs are allowed subject to the following limitations: 1. Residential Zones and Uses. Up to four temporary noncommercial signs, each no larger than six (6) square feet in area, are permitted per dwelling unit. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no more than four such signs are permitted to be located in the front yard or street-facing side yard of any residential property, whether single-family, two-family, or multi-family. Temporary Non-Commercial Signs may be attached to freestanding sign structures no more than five feet in height, building walls, or fences. Temporary noncommercial signs must be removed or replaced within 60 days of placement. 2. Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zones and Uses. Temporary Noncommercial Signs meeting the requirements of this Section are permitted in commercial, mixed-use, and other non-residential zones and uses. Temporary Noncommercial Signs must be removed or replaced within 60 days of placement, and each sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in sign area. For properties not subject to a Comprehensive Sign Program, the maximum number of Temporary Noncommercial Signs per property at one time shall be four. 3. Signs are prohibited within a street intersection, sight distance triangle, or at a location where the sign may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with an authorized traffic sign. 4. Signs shall not be nailed or affixed to trees, fences, or public utility polices and shall not be located in the public right-of-way, parkway, or on publicly owned land. 5. Signs shall be removed or replaced within sixty days following placement.