Section 94-76. Temporary on-premises signs.

(a) A temporary sign may be erected 30 days prior to the opening of a new business and not to exceed 30 days after the opening date. construction signs for starting the project may be erected after a building permit has been issued and the construction sign shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or stoppage or abandonment of construction of at least three months.

(b) real estate signs may be erected without a permit subject to the following:

(1) On R-1 and R-2 zoned property one real estate sign not to exceed six square feet in size and not to exceed four feet in height. Such sign shall be confined to the sale site and shall not be placed in any right-of-way or visibility triangle;

(2) On R-3, C-1, C-2 and M-1 zoned property one real estate sign as shown in the district restrictions matrix (table 94-96-1). Such sign shall not be placed in any right-of-way or visibility triangle; and

(3) real estate signs shall be removed immediately upon sale of the property.

(c) A temporary on-premises banner may be erected after application to and permit issued by the building official for a period not to exceed 30 days. On-premise banner signs are to promote a matter of significant local, regional, or national interest as defined in section 94-1.

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