Sec. 33.01-15. - General; permitted display period.

(a)

Notwithstanding conflicting provisions of this chapter, portable signs shall be permitted to be erected, installed and displayed in accordance with and subject to the regulations set out in this Article II. For purposes of this Article II, a portable sign shall be deemed to include any portable sign structure whether or not it displays any information, message or symbols.

(b)

Regulations contained in this Article II pertaining to developed sites shall apply to premises with equal force and effect.

(c)

Except for portable signs displayed in accordance with the provisions of section 33.01-7(8)a., display of portable signs shall be for specific time periods not to exceed a maximum of sixty (60) consecutive days. When the permitted display period expires, a period of thirty (30) days shall elapse before a portable sign shall again be permitted to be displayed on the same developed site. The maximum cumulative display period for portable signs for any one (1) developed site per calendar year shall be one hundred eighty (180) days.

(Ord. No. 4308-92)

Sec. 33.01-16. - Location.

Portable signs shall be erected, installed or displayed with a minimum setback of ten (10) feet from rear and side property lines. As a front yard setback, portable signs shall not be located closer than fifteen (15) feet from the paved portion of the adjacent street, provided that in all cases signs shall be set back to at least the front property line. Portable signs shall not be located in such a manner so as to reduce the number of parking spaces on the developed site required by the zoning ordinance.

(Ord. No. 4308-92)

Sec. 33.01-17. - Number permitted.

Only one (1) portable sign shall be permitted on any premises.

(Ord. No. 4308-92)

Sec. 33.01-18. - Usage.

(a)

Except as provided in subsection (b) below, the use of portable signs shall be limited to the following:

(1)

On developed sites containing commercial/industrial uses—Advertising, promoting or calling attention to special events, openings, sales or similar occurrences taking place on such developed site.

(2)

On developed sites containing community facilities—Advertising, promoting or calling attention to activities taking place on such developed site.

(3)

On any premises zoned for commercial or industrial uses—Non-commercial messages.

(b)

Any portable sign authorized to be displayed within the city shall be permitted to contain any non-commercial symbols, graphics or copy in lieu of any other copy.

(Ord. No. 4308-92)

Sec. 33.01-19. - Special effects.

It shall be unlawful to utilize flashing signs, flashing lights, animated displays, or other effects that simulate motion in conjunction with any portable sign.

(Ord. No. 4308-92)

Sec. 33.01-20. - Maintenance; electrical requirements.

(a)

Portable signs shall be maintained and kept in good repair during the period in which they are displayed. Signs not maintained and kept in good repair may, after proper notice by the building official, be removed by the building official at the expense of the owner or lessee thereof as provided in the Uniform Statewide Building Code adopted in this Code.

(b)

Portable signs which require electrical service shall be properly connected to the electrical system in conformance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the use of approved attachment plugs/receptacle outlets. Electrical cords shall be approved for the use and shall be protected from physical damage from any anticipated traffic.

(Ord. No. 4308-92)

Sec. 33.01-21. - Permit required.

It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, install or display, or for a premises owner to allow a portable sign to be erected, installed or displayed until a permit therefor has been issued by the department of codes compliance. Permits shall be issued within three (3) working days of receipt of a proper application meeting the requirements of this article.

(Ord. No. 4308-92)

Sec. 33.01-22. - Permit validity.

(a)

Permits shall indicate the period of time authorized for the erection, installation or display of portable signs; provided however, that no permit shall be issued that would provide for display of a portable sign on any developed site or premises for a period of time in excess, cumulatively, of one hundred eighty (180) days in any calendar year.

(b)

The actual time of display of a portable sign shall be deemed to commence on the date authorized by the permit and to run, without interruption, to the earlier to occur of (1) the expiration date set forth in the permit, or (2) the date the permit is cancelled in writing by the department of codes compliance, regardless of whether such sign is actually displayed during such period.

(Ord. No. 4308-92)

Sec. 33.01-23. - Permit application.

Applications for the erection, installation or display of portable signs shall be in writing on forms provided by the city, and shall be accompanied by a plot diagram showing the location of the proposed portable sign with respect to the boundary defined for the developed site. Such application shall be signed by the premises owner or the agent for the premises owner, and shall be made not more than thirty (30) days in advance of the date of erection, installation or display of the portable sign.

(Ord. No. 4308-92)

Sec. 33.01-24. - Permit fees.

Fees for permits to erect, install or display a portable sign shall be fifty dollars ($50.00).

(Ord. No. 4308-92; Ord. No. 5470-00, § 1)

Secs. 33.01-25—33.01-29. - Reserved.