§ 50-463. Temporary signs.

(a)

If a temporary sign which does not require a permit is allowed to fall in disrepair or continue in place after its usefulness has expired, the building inspector shall advise the zoning administrator, who shall in turn have the sign removed from the property upon which it is situated. The costs of removing such sign, including all administrative costs, shall be charged against either the landowner or the person erecting the sign.

(b)

Portable temporary signs and portable changeable copy signs shall be permitted temporarily for the following uses:

(1)

A new business, or a business in a new location with no permanent sign may utilize a conforming portable temporary sign for a period of not more than 60 days or until installation of a permanent sign, whichever shall occur first.

(2)

A new business, including those with a permanent signage, may utilize a portable temporary sign for a maximum of 15 days in conjunction with a grand opening.

(3)

A business may utilize a portable temporary sign for a maximum of 30 days within a six-month period for promotional uses in addition to those specified in subsections (b)(1) and (2) of this section.

(c)

The maximum sign area for portable temporary signs are provided in table 68-2 in section 50-465, and for nonportable temporary signs shall be as provided in table 68-4 in section 50-467.

(d)

A construction sign may be erected upon receipt of a building permit and shall be removed within two weeks of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

(1991 LDR ch. 68, art. 14)