Temporary signs are not a part of a permanent land use, and shall not be displayed for more than six (6) months.

1. NAME-CHANGE SIGNS. Due to a change in business name or tenant, including temporary occupancy of an existing business by a convention-sales license-holder pursuant to Section 4-3-9 of this Code, a temporary sign is permitted subject to the following regulations.
   
   1. SIZE. Name-change signs may occupy the same amount of area previously approved on a building or façade, provided that said area is consistent with this Title and the Master Sign Plan for the property. In no case shall name-change signs exceed the sign area per building face when included within the sign area calculation for all permanent signs.
      
   2. HEIGHT LIMIT. All requirements as stated in this Title shall apply.
      
   3. NUMBER OF SIGNS. Persons seeking approval for name-change signs are allowed the same number of signs previously approved on a building façade or through the Master Sign Plan. Additional window sign area may be used, but may not exceed the total sign area allowed per building face.
      
   4. SETBACK AND ORIENTATION. Name-change signs must comply with all size and setback requirements for permanent signs of a similar nature in the applicable zone district.
      
   5. ZONING RESTRICTIONS. Temporary name-change signs are allowed in all zoning districts.
      
   6. DESIGN. Materials shall be consistent with the requirements of Section 12-4-7. Sign mounting shall comply with the Uniform Sign Code’s standards for installation.
      
   7. ILLUMINATION. Illumination of name-change signs is prohibited.
      
2. CONSTRUCTION IDENTIFICATION SIGNS. For projects requiring a building permit, a construction mitigation plan is required. Pursuant to this plan, the Chief Building Inspector may require a construction sign. These signs are permitted, provided they meet the following criteria.
   
   1. SIZE. The construction sign shall not exceed twelve square feet (12 sq. ft.) in size.
      
   2. HEIGHT. Construction signs shall not exceed six feet (6') in height above finished grade.
      
   3. LOCATION. The construction sign shall be posted in a location on the premises where it is readable from the street or driveway. In no case shall the construction sign be placed in the public right-of-way. The exact location of the sign shall be identified in the approved Construction Mitigation Plan. Construction signs shall not be located in the side- or rear-yard setbacks.
      
   4. INFORMATION. Information on the construction sign shall include: the name, address, and phone number of the contractor; the name, address, and phone number of the person responsible for the project; and the name and phone number of the party to call in an emergency.
      
   5. NUMBER OF SIGNS. One (1) construction sign is permitted per project.
      
   6. ZONING RESTRICTIONS. Construction signs are permitted in all zoning districts.
      
   7. DURATION. Construction signs shall be removed from the premises upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the project from the Building Department.
      
3. CONSTRUCTION MARKETING SIGNS. To allow for initial marketing of projects containing four (4) or more dwelling units, or at least four thousand square feet (4,000 sq. ft.) of commercial floor area, a construction marketing sign is allowed on the property during the construction phase of the building or project.
   
   1. SIZE. The total sign area of the construction marketing sign shall not exceed twenty-four square feet (24 sq. ft.) in area.
      
   2. HEIGHT. Construction marketing signs may not exceed seven feet (7') above finished grade. Signs mounted on a construction barricade or fence may not extend above the height of the barricade or fence.
      
   3. LOCATION. A construction marketing sign may not be closer than twenty feet (20') to the curb line, or edge of pavement if there is no curb. If that twenty foot (20') setback places the sign within the construction limits of disturbance, the sign may be placed closer to the street, but no more than ten feet (10') outside of the construction limits of disturbance. 
      
      Construction-marketing signs must be located in a manner that does not obstruct the view for normal passenger vehicles of adjoining streets from the driveway of the site.
      
      Construction marketing signs shall not be located in the side or rear-yard setbacks. In the HCB District, Prospector Commercial Subdivision, and other areas that have been approved or zoned with no setback or side-yard requirements, the sign may be located on the construction barricade or fence surrounding the site, even if that places the sign within the public right-of-way.
      
      Where there are conditions such as heavy vegetation on the property or extremely steep terrain that make the sign-placement standards of this Title impractical because of their effect on the sign’s visibility, the Planning Director may grant an exception to the sign setback standards. However, the Planning Director is not authorized to grant any exception to the size or street-orientation standards of this Title.
      
   4. INFORMATION. Information on the construction marketing sign may include a plat map and real-estate information for the project.
      
   5. NUMBER OF SIGNS. One (1) construction marketing sign is permitted per project.
      
   6. ZONING RESTRICTIONS. Construction marketing signs are permitted in all zoning districts.
      
   7. DURATION. Construction marketing signs shall be removed from the premises upon issuance of the last temporary certificate of occupancy for the project from the Building Department.
      
      The Planning Director or his/her designee may issue a six (6) month extension for the display of the construction marketing sign after the last temporary certificate of occupancy has been issued upon the applicant’s payment of a forfeitable deposit of $5,000. Such deposit shall be forfeited to the City if the construction marketing sign remains beyond the six (6) months allowed by the extension.
      
4. COMBINED CONSTRUCTION SIGNS. Residential projects containing four (4) or more dwelling units and commercial projects containing at least four thousand square feet (4,000 sq. ft.) of commercial floor area are allowed one (1) combined construction sign, provided it meets the following criteria:
   
   1. SIZE. The total sign area of the combined construction sign shall not exceed thirty-two square feet (32 sq. ft.), and shall be divided to allow sign area for construction and real-estate information. The sign area identifying real-estate information may not exceed twenty square feet (20 sq. ft.). The construction information is limited to twelve square feet (12 sq. ft.).
      
   2. HEIGHT LIMIT. Combined construction signs may not exceed seven feet (7') in height measured from finished grade. Signs mounted on a construction barricade or fence may not extend above the height of the barricade or fence.
      
   3. NUMBER OF SIGNS. One (1) combined construction sign is permitted per project. In no case will a combined construction sign be allowed if a construction marketing sign or construction identification sign already exists on the premises.
      
   4. SETBACK AND ORIENTATION. The combined construction sign may not be closer than twenty feet (20') to the curb line, or edge of pavement if there is no curb. Combined construction signs shall not be located in the side- or rear-yard setbacks.
      
      In the HCB district, Prospector Commercial Subdivision, and other areas that have been approved or zoned with no setback or side-yard requirements, the sign may be located on the construction barricade or fence surrounding the site, even if that places the sign within the public right-of-way.
      
      Combined construction signs must be located in a manner that does not obstruct the view for normal passenger vehicles of adjoining streets from the driveway of the site.
      
      Where there are conditions such as heavy vegetation on the property or extremely steep terrain that make the sign-placement standards of this Title impractical because of their effect on the combined construction sign’s visibility, the Planning Director may grant an exception to the sign setback standards. However, the Planning Director is not authorized to grant any exception to the size or street-orientation standards of this Title. In no event may combined construction signs subject to the setback requirements be placed within the public right-of-way.
      
   5. ZONING RESTRICTIONS. Combined construction signs are permitted in all zoning districts.
      
      Combined construction signs shall be removed from the premises upon issuance of the last temporary certificate of occupancy for the project from the Building Department.
      
   6. INFORMATION. Information on the construction area of the sign shall include: the name, address, and phone number of the contractor; the name, address, and phone number of the person responsible for the project; and the name and phone number of the party to call in an emergency. The marketing section of the sign may include a plat map and real-estate information.
      
   7. DESIGN. Combined construction signs shall comply with the Uniform Sign Code’s standards for installation.
      
   8. ILLUMINATION. Illumination of combined construction signs is prohibited.
      
5. GARAGE-SALE SIGNS. Garage-sale signs may not be displayed for more than 48 hours continuously. Signs not removed after 48 hours are deemed refuse, and the property owner will be charged a sign removal fee in an amount set forth by resolution and shall be guilty of littering, a Class C misdemeanor. Garage-sale signs do not require a sign permit but must comply with the following regulations, as well as the general size, color, and placement standards of Chapter 4, where applicable.
   
   1. SIZE. Garage-sale signs shall not exceed three square feet (3 sq. ft.) of area on the exposed sign face.
      
   2. HEIGHT LIMIT. No portion of any garage-sale sign shall extend more than six feet (6 ft.) above the natural grade or the finished grade, whichever measurement yields the lower sign.
      
   3. NUMBER OF SIGNS. Only one (1) garage-sale sign is permitted at any time on any one (1) parcel of property.
      
   4. SETBACK AND ORIENTATION. Garage-sale signs may be displayed through windows or other glass surfaces.
      
   5. ZONING RESTRICTIONS. Garage-sale signs are allowed in all zoning districts.
      
   6. ILLUMINATION. Garage-sale signs may not be illuminated.
      
6. REAL-ESTATE SIGNS. Real-estate signs do not require a sign permit, as long as they comply with the following restrictions:
   
   1. SIZE. Real-estate signs shall not exceed three square feet (3 sq. ft.) of area on the exposed sign face.
      
   2. HEIGHT LIMIT. No portion of the sign shall extend more than six feet (6') above finished grade.
      
   3. NUMBER OF SIGNS. Except as allowed for open houses pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) below, only one (1) real-estate sign is permitted on any one (1) parcel of property.
      1. On-Site. During the hours of an open house, one (1) additional sign that complies with the requirements of this Title will be permitted. Thus, for the duration of an open house, two (2) compliant real-estate signs may be displayed on the premises of a property for sale. The additional sign must be removed at the conclusion of the open house and may not remain posted overnight. All real-estate signs must comply with the size, color, and placement standards of this Title.
         
      2. Off-Site. In addition to the one (1) additional sign outlined in subsection (a) above, five (5) additional signs that comply with the requirements of this Title are permitted off-premises. These additional five (5) signs may be displayed thirty (30) minutes prior to the commencement of an open house and must be removed within thirty (30) minutes after the conclusion of the open house. Off-premises open-house signs may be displayed within the City right-of-way, but in no case will off-premises open-house signs be allowed on the paved street or on a sidewalk. Off-premises open-house signs may not be displayed overnight.
   4. SETBACK AND ORIENTATION. Real-estate signs are permitted in any district, provided that they are parallel to the street and located a minimum of ten feet (10') back from the edge of the curb, or edge of pavement if there is no curb, of the street on which the sign fronts. If this ten-foot (10') distance would put the sign within a structure, the sign may instead be placed within three feet (3') of the front of the structure. Signs may not be displayed in the side yard. Signs may be displayed through windows or other glass areas subject to the restrictions of Section 12-9-2(L).
   5. ZONING RESTRICTIONS. Real-estate signs are allowed in all zoning districts.
   6. ILLUMINATION. Illumination of real-estate signs is prohibited.
7. TEMPORARY PORTABLE SIGNS. Businesses located in a private plaza may display temporary portable signs to advertise or identify their businesses. Such temporary portable signs must be placed within the boundaries of the private plaza and are subject to the following criteria:
   1. SIZE. No temporary portable sign may exceed twelve square feet (12 sq. ft.).
      
   2. NUMBER OF SIGNS. Only one (1) temporary portable sign is allowed per business.
   3. ORIENTATION. Temporary portable signs are allowed only on private property, and must not impede pedestrian circulation or ADA or fire access. No temporary portable signs will be permitted on City-owned property, including any City-owned right-of-way.
   4. ZONING RESTRICTIONS. Temporary portable signs are allowed only within the HCB, HRC, GC, LI, RD and RC zoning districts.
   5. DESIGN. Fluorescent colors and reflective surfaces are prohibited on portable signs. Reflective colored materials that give the appearance of changing color are also prohibited.
   6. ILLUMINATION. Illumination of temporary portable signs is prohibited.
8. YARD SIGNS. Any property owner can display three (3) yard signs on each parcel of property belonging to such owner. No yard sign may be displayed for more than six (6) months. Signs not removed after six (6) months are deemed refuse, and the property owner will be charged a sign removal fee in an amount set forth by resolution, and shall be guilty of littering, a Class C misdemeanor. Yard signs do not require a sign permit but must comply with the following regulations, as well as the general size, color, and placement standards of Chapter 4, where applicable.
   1. SIZE. Yard signs shall not exceed three square feet (3 sq. ft.) of area on the exposed sign face.
      
   2. HEIGHT LIMIT. No portion of any yard sign shall extend more than six feet (6’) above the natural grade or the finished grade, whichever measurement yields the lower sign.
   3. NUMBER OF SIGNS. Only three (3) yard signs are permitted at any time on any one (1) parcel of property.
   4. SETBACK AND ORIENTATION. Yard signs must be located a minimum of ten feet (10’) back from the edge of the street curb, or edge of the street pavement where there is no curb. Yard signs are only allowed in the front yard. The front yard is the area between the front of the closest building and the front lot line or right-of-way, whichever is closer, extending the full length of the lot. If the location of a building prevents complying with the ten-foot (10’) setback, the sign may instead be placed anywhere within three feet (3’) in front of the building, including on the building itself, provided that it still complies with all other applicable restrictions of this Title. Yard signs may be displayed through windows or other glass surfaces subject to the provisions of Section 12-9-2(L).
   5. ZONING RESTRICTIONS. Yard signs are allowed in all zoning districts.
   6. ILLUMINATION. Yard signs may not be illuminated.