18.10.170 Temporary signs and banners.
(a) Applicability. This section applies to temporary signs and banners as described below for yard signs, freestanding banners, feather signs, and wall banners that are visible from the public right-of-way. Temporary signs and banners internal to a site not intended to be visible from passing vehicles in the public right-of-way are not subject to the following regulations.
(b) Definitions.
(1) Temporary Sign. A “temporary sign” is a sign typically made of lightweight or flimsy material that can be easily or quickly mounted or removed (such as cloth, canvas, vinyl, cardboard, wallboard, or other light temporary materials), with or without a structural frame, intended for a temporary period of display.
(2) Banner. A “banner” means any strip of cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar material, attached to any structure or framing intended for a temporary period of display. This definition does not include flags, pennants, or streamers.
(c) Generally. Temporary signs and banners shall comply with standards in the tables below and in this section. No sign permit is required.
(d) Prohibited. Temporary signs and banners are not allowed in the public right-of-way or on accessory structures including poles outside the public right-of-way unless otherwise allowed by this chapter.
(e) Exempted Signs. Temporary signs and banners on property that has not established a principal building/land use, such as during a construction event, are exempt from the standards of this chapter until such time as a principal building/land use is established. Vacant land that is not transitioning or under construction to a primary use/building is subject to the standards of this chapter.
(f) Yard Signs and Freestanding Banners.
(1) Definitions.
(i) Yard Sign.
A yard sign is a temporary sign supported by the ground independent of any other structure.
(ii) Freestanding Banner.
A freestanding banner is a banner that is mounted in the ground, typically on poles detached from a building or wall.
(2) Standards.
|
Yard Signs and Freestanding Banners |
Zoning Districts |
|||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R, M-1, M-1a, RR-1, OS-1 |
M-2, M-3, + Nonresidential uses in R, M-1, M-1a, OS-1 |
O&I-1, O&I-2, O&I-3 |
C-1 |
C-2 |
C-3, C-4 |
I-1, I-2 |
U-1, MS-1 |
X-1, X-3 |
X-2 |
D-1, D-3 |
D-2 |
|
|
Permitted? |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Number signs per property or street frontage |
1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
|
Sign Area Maximum square feet per sign |
6 Note 2 |
6 Note 2 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
|
Height maximum feet |
4 Note 2 |
4 Note 2 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
|
Length of Time maximum continuous days/time periods per calendar year |
30 2 Note 3 |
30 4 Note 3 |
30 4 Note 3 |
30 4 Note 3 |
30 4 Note 3 |
30 4 Note 3 |
30 4 Note 3 |
30 4 Note 3 |
30 4 Note 3 |
30 4 Note 3 |
30 4 Note 3 |
30 4 Note 3 |
|
Days between Time Periods |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
|
Setbacks minimum feet from property line |
0 Note 2 |
0 Note 2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Illumination/ Changeable Copy/Electronic Message Centers? |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
Notes/Exceptions:
1. Number. Properties may have one sign for every 200 feet of street frontage with a maximum of two.
2. Property Size. A property over one acre is permitted 32 square feet up to six feet in height provided it is set back at least 10 feet from the property line.
3. Except where more stringent time limitations are imposed in Chapter 18.210 TMC (Accessory Uses).
(g) Feather Signs.
(1) Definitions.
(i) Banner. A banner means any strip of cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar material, attached to any structure or framing intended for a temporary period of display. This definition does not include flags, pennants, or streamers.
(ii) Feather Sign.
A feather sign is a banner in the shape of a feather, quill, sail, blade, teardrop, or similar shape that is mounted on a solid or flexible pole or cord in the ground.
(2) Standards.
|
Feather Signs |
Zoning Districts |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R, M-1, M-1a, RR-1, OS-1 |
M-2, M-3, + Nonresidential uses in R, M-1, M-1a, OS-1 |
O&I-1, O&I-2, O&I-3 |
C-1 |
C-2 |
C-3, C-4 |
I-1, 1-2 |
U-1, MS-1 |
X-1, X-3 |
X-2 |
D-1, D-3 |
D-2 |
|
|
Permitted? |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Number signs per property or street frontage |
n/a |
1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
1 Note 1 |
|
Sign Area Maximum square feet per sign |
n/a |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
|
Height maximum feet |
n/a |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
|
Length of Time maximum continuous days/time periods per calendar year |
n/a |
15 2 |
15 4 |
15 4 |
15 4 |
15 4 |
15 4 |
15 4 |
15 4 |
15 4 |
15 4 |
15 4 |
|
Days between Time Periods |
n/a |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
|
Setbacks minimum feet from property line |
n/a |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Illumination/ Changeable Copy/Electronic Message Centers? |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
Notes/Exceptions:
1. Number. Properties may have one sign for every 200 feet of street frontage with a maximum of two.
2. Removal. Feather signs shall be replaced or removed if they deteriorate by becoming frayed, faded, torn, or shredded in any manner.
(h) Portable Message Center Signs. Portable message center signs are subject to the following standards:
(1) Definition. A portable message center sign is a portable sign containing changeable copy.
(2) Until October 1, 2020, portable message center signs are permitted only in C-2, C-3, I-1, I-2, and for churches and schools in residential districts. After October 1, 2020, portable message center signs are prohibited in all districts and for all uses.
(3) Use of a portable message center sign requires a sign permit.
(4) Use of a portable message center sign is restricted to two events per year, 30 calendar days per event maximum, 30 calendar days between events, and a maximum of 60 calendar days per year.
(5) All parts of the sign containing copy and/or illumination are restricted to an area of 32 square feet.
(6) The sign shall not exceed a height of six feet.
(7) The sign must be set back a minimum of five feet from any property line.
(8) Flashing lights are prohibited, and any illumination shall comply with the electrical and fire codes adopted in TMC Title 14.
(i) Wall Banners.
(1) Definitions.
(i) Banner. A banner means any strip of cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar material, attached to any structure or framing intended for a temporary period of display. This definition does not include flags, pennants, or streamers.
(ii) Attached Banner.
A banner placed flat and mounted on the exterior wall of a primary building.
(2) Standards.
|
Wall Banners |
Zoning Districts |
|||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R, M-1, M-1a, RR-1, OS-1 |
M-2, M-3, + Nonresidential uses in R, M-1, M-1a, OS-1 |
O&I-1, O&I-2, O&I-3 |
C-1 |
C-2 |
C-3, C-4 |
I-1, I-2 |
U-1, MS-1 |
X-1, X-3 |
X-2 |
D-1, D-3 |
D-2 |
|
|
Permitted? |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Number signs per property or street frontage |
1 |
no limit |
no limit |
no limit |
no limit |
no limit |
no limit |
no limit |
no limit |
no limit |
no limit |
no limit |
|
Sign Area Allocation square feet per linear foot of building frontage or tenant space for all signs in aggregate |
n/a |
1.5 |
1.5 |
2 |
3 |
3.2 |
3.2 |
1.5 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
|
Length of Time maximum continuous days/time periods per calendar year |
30 2 |
30 4 |
30 4 |
30 4 |
30 4 |
30 4 |
30 4 |
30 4 |
30 4 |
30 4 |
30 4 |
30 4 |
|
Placement |
Note 1 |
Note 1 |
Note 1 |
Note 1 |
Note 1 |
Note 1 |
Note 1 |
Note 1 |
Note 1 |
Note 1 |
Note 1 |
Note 1 |
|
Illumination/ Changeable Copy/Electronic Message Centers? |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
Notes/Exceptions:
1. Attachment. Sign must be securely attached flat against the building with metal brackets, expansion bolts, through bolts, or lag bolts and screws.
2. Removal. Banners shall be replaced or removed if they deteriorate by becoming frayed, faded, torn, or shredded in any manner.
(Ord. 20207 § 18, 9-10-19.)