§ 83-28. Temporary special event banners or devices.

One temporary special event banner or device per business as allowed by the administrator for special events or grand openings. Special event banners or devices shall only be utilized for nonresidential uses or nonresidential zoning districts. For these events, the banner or device may be erected for a maximum of 30 days per occasion, not to exceed four events in a calendar year. Special event permits are good for 30 days and may only be issued 60 days from the previous date of issuance.

(1)

The banner or device shall be secured by a method approved by the administrator to ensure safety and stability and are not permitted off premise.

(2)

The maximum size for the banner or device shall be five feet vertical and 20 feet horizontal.

(3)

The banner or device shall not be tied, secured, mounted or affixed in any manner to a tree, landscaping, screening wall or fence. The placement of the banner or device may be pole mounted or on a building provided there are no encroachments onto a public right-of-way.

(4)

A special events permit shall be obtained by an owner or operator of a site, which will allow the user to structure the number of events and days per year desired. The permit shall be submitted for review and approval as set forth in section 83-16

(5)

Maintenance shall be as provided in section 83-17

(6)

For purposes of mixed use development with multiple businesses or buildings on a lot or tract of land, only one freestanding banner or device shall be permitted per premise or lot. One wall mounted banner per business shall be permitted.

(7)

Banners or devices shall not be placed in a sight triangle.

(8)

Banners shall face required street frontage.

(Ord. No. 7674, § 2(Exh. A), 11-22-04)