TEMPORARY SIGNS
Tucson Unified Development Code § 7A.10.4
in effect7A.10.4 TEMPORARY SIGNS
A. Temporary Signs
Temporary Sign (7A)
Any sign constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, plastic or other light material and not rigidly and permanently installed in the ground or attached to a building. Political election signs are not included in this definition.
The following sign
Sign (7A)
Every advertising message, announcement, declaration, display, illustration, insignia, surface or space erected or maintained in a location outside any building and visible to the public for identification, advertising or promotion of the interest of any person, entity, product or service.
types are permitted for a limited period of time and are not calculated as part of the portable sign
Portable Sign (7A)
A sign that is capable of being moved and not designed to be permanently attached to a building or permanently anchored to the ground that is constructed of paper, cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, plywood, light plastic or other non-permanent similar materials.
area allotment.
1. A Fixed balloon sign
Fixed Balloon Sign (7A)
An airtight bag filled with helium, hot air, or other gas causing the bag to be lighter-than-air, that is anchored to any structure with rope, cable, or similar material.
is permitted as a temporary sign
Temporary Sign (7A)
Any sign constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, plastic or other light material and not rigidly and permanently installed in the ground or attached to a building. Political election signs are not included in this definition.
under the following standards
Standards
Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
:
a. One balloon sign
Sign (7A)
Every advertising message, announcement, declaration, display, illustration, insignia, surface or space erected or maintained in a location outside any building and visible to the public for identification, advertising or promotion of the interest of any person, entity, product or service.
2' in diameter or larger is permitted per establishment. Balloons smaller than 2' in diameter are considered small fixed balloons and are regulated by Section 7A.10.4.A.3;
b. A fixed balloon sign
Fixed Balloon Sign (7A)
An airtight bag filled with helium, hot air, or other gas causing the bag to be lighter-than-air, that is anchored to any structure with rope, cable, or similar material.
is prohibited from having mechanical or electronic movement or animation of any kind;
c. A permit for a fixed balloon will be issued for a period of 90 days.
d. The permitted fixed balloon may be displayed for up to 10 consecutive days at a time.
e. A fixed balloon is allowed in commercial and industrial zones
Zone
A specifically designated area within which uniform regulations govern the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and buildings. Examples include R-1 residential zone and overlay zones such as the Historic Preservation Zone. It is also referred to as a zoning district.
only.
2. Temporary Banner
Banners (7A)
A type of portable sign that is constructed of a piece of fabric or similar material attached to the ground or to a wall by one or more edges to a pole, rod or cord.
A wall
Wall (7A)
An exterior building surface 30 degrees or less from vertical including, signs affixed to the interior and the exterior of window and door surfaces.
-mounted banner
Banners (7A)
A type of portable sign that is constructed of a piece of fabric or similar material attached to the ground or to a wall by one or more edges to a pole, rod or cord.
may be permitted under the following standards
Standards
Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
:
a. Maximum number: One banner
Banners (7A)
A type of portable sign that is constructed of a piece of fabric or similar material attached to the ground or to a wall by one or more edges to a pole, rod or cord.
per street
Street
Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place.
frontage
Frontage
The length of a lot line that abuts a street right-of-way.
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b. Size: 90 sq. ft. maximum.
c. Allowed in a commercial and industrial zone only.
d. A temporary wall
Wall (7A)
An exterior building surface 30 degrees or less from vertical including, signs affixed to the interior and the exterior of window and door surfaces.
-mounted banner
Banners (7A)
A type of portable sign that is constructed of a piece of fabric or similar material attached to the ground or to a wall by one or more edges to a pole, rod or cord.
is not calculated as part of the portable sign
Sign (7A)
Every advertising message, announcement, declaration, display, illustration, insignia, surface or space erected or maintained in a location outside any building and visible to the public for identification, advertising or promotion of the interest of any person, entity, product or service.
area allotment for a premise or building
Building
A structure having a roof supported by columns, posts, or walls and intended for the shelter, housing, or enclosure of any person, entity, animal, process, equipment, goods, or materials of any kind or nature.
on a premise.
e. All corners must be attached to the building
Building
A structure having a roof supported by columns, posts, or walls and intended for the shelter, housing, or enclosure of any person, entity, animal, process, equipment, goods, or materials of any kind or nature.
wall
Wall (7A)
An exterior building surface 30 degrees or less from vertical including, signs affixed to the interior and the exterior of window and door surfaces.
or facade or a temporary construction structure during periods of remodeling or road construction.
f. Allowed in 90-day increments. This banner cannot be used for more than a cumulative total of 90 days in any calendar year, except that if this banner is used to temporarily advertise business activities during the course of construction, permit may be renewed until construction has been completed.
g. The temporary banner is subject to Section 7A.2 Non-commercial Speech Substitution.
h. Removal: Upon completion of construction or as stated on the permit for installation of the banner.
3. Propellers, Hula Strips, Small Fixed Balloons, and Pennants
Propellers, hula strips, small fixed balloons, and pennants may be permitted under the following standards:
a. Allowed in 90-day increments. The propellers, hula strips
Hula Strip Sign (7A)
A type of temporary sign that is a string of strips or pennants sewn together side-by-side.
, small fixed balloons, and pennants cannot be used for more than a cumulative total of 180 days in any calendar year.
b. Propellers, hula strips
Hula Strip Sign (7A)
A type of temporary sign that is a string of strips or pennants sewn together side-by-side.
, small fixed balloons, and pennants are subject to Section 7A.2 Non-commercial Speech Substitution.
4. Political Election Signs
Political Election Sign (7A)
A sign not permanently installed in the ground or attached to a building relating to the election of a person to a public office, or to a political party, or to a matter to be voted upon at an election called by a public body. Does not include political headquarters signage.
Shall comply with A.R.S. § 16-1019.
a. Maximum area: 32 square feet in commercial and industrial zones
Zone
A specifically designated area within which uniform regulations govern the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and buildings. Examples include R-1 residential zone and overlay zones such as the Historic Preservation Zone. It is also referred to as a zoning district.
and 16 square feet in rural and residential zones
Zone
A specifically designated area within which uniform regulations govern the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and buildings. Examples include R-1 residential zone and overlay zones such as the Historic Preservation Zone. It is also referred to as a zoning district.
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(Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
Source: City of Tucson, Tucson Code (Charter and General Ordinances) and Unified Development Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-27068Fetched: 10/28/2026