§ 28-31. Special event signage.

(a)

Special events. Generally defined as a festival, fair, tournament, or other similar happening.

(1)

Banners, stake signs, inflatable device signs, or other apparatuses may not be erected to advertise a special event until a site plan has been approved by the building official. The site plan will be required to illustrate the location of banners, stake signs, inflatable device signs, or other apparatuses to be used for a special event.

(2)

Signage associated with a special event shall be erected no earlier than seven (7) days prior to the event and removed no later than twenty-four (24) hours after the conclusion of the event.

(b)

Business promotions:

(1)

Grand openings, see definition of special events—Grand openings.

(2)

Large sales events, see definition of special events—Large sales.

(3)

Offsite promotion events, see definition of special events—Offsite.

(c)

Certificate required. A temporary sign certificate is required for a temporary special sign event. The certificate allows the holder to display temporary event signs on the lot where the event is to occur. Certificate is valid for a maximum often ten (10) days. Certificate can be issued for up to four (4) times in one (1) calendar year.

(Ord. No. 2017-O-044 , § 1, 10-3-17)