18A.100.070 Provisions for temporary signs.
A. The following table presents the dimensional standards and permit requirements by zone district for temporary signs.
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Temporary Sign Standards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Sign Type | Sign Size | Maximum Height | Duration |
Residential (All R, MR, and MF Zones) | |||
• 6 ft. • Banners shall be hung < 24 ft. | – | ||
Sandwich board or A-frame signs |
7 sf. per sign face | 3.5 ft. | 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., daily |
Nonresidential Zones | |||
• 6 ft. • Banners shall be hung < 24 ft. | – | ||
Sandwich board or A-frame signs |
7 sf. per sign face | 3.5 ft. | 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., daily |
Open Space, Public, and Institutional (OSR1, OSR2, P1) | |||
Large banner sign | 32-80 sf.* | • Banners shall be hung < 24 ft. | – |
12 sf. | • 6 ft. • Banners shall be hung < 24 ft. | – | |
Sandwich board or A-frame signs |
7 sf. per sign face | 3.5 ft. | 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., daily |
* maximum banner size is calculated using 32 sf. plus 1 square foot for every 100f of over 400f of street frontage. | |||
Notes regarding location/placement:
1Portable signs may be located on sidewalks so long as a minimum of forty-eight (48) inches unobstructed sidewalk is maintained.
2Temporary sign types are not exempt from LMC 18A.100.040, Prohibited signs.
3Any sign located in the public right-of-way is subject to removal per LMC 18A.100.050(B)(11)
4All temporary signs must meet the maintenance standards identified in LMC 18A.100.050(A)(8)
B. Notes for Table.
1. The following abbreviations are used in the table:
Min. / Max. = Minimum / Maximum; sf = square foot or feet; Y = Yes; N = No; Req’d.= Required; row = right-of-way.
C. Additional Requirements and Explanations for Specific Sign Types and Situations.
1. Temporary Signs.
a. Temporary signs, as defined by this section, are exempt from standard permit requirements. Temporary signs that comply with the requirements of this subsection shall not be included in the determination of the type, number, or area of permanent signs allowed on a property.
b. Permission. The party posting the temporary sign is solely responsible for obtaining the permission of the property owner before posting their temporary sign. The property owner is able to remove any unauthorized sign on their property.
c. Illumination. Illumination of any temporary sign is prohibited.
2. Sandwich Board or A-Frame Signs. Sandwich board signs that comply with the requirements in this subsection shall not be included in the determination of the type, number, or area of permanent signs allowed on a property.
a. Hours of Display. Signs shall not be displayed on any premises before 6:00 a.m. and shall be removed each day at or before 10:00 p.m.
b. Sign Placement.
i. If a sign is located on a public or private sidewalk, a minimum of four (4) feet of unobstructed sidewalk clearance must be maintained between the sign and any building or other obstruction.
ii. A sign may not be placed on a sidewalk less than four (4) feet wide.
iii. Portable signs shall be weighted, temporarily secured, or strategically placed so as to avoid being carried away by high winds. [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]