§ 36-1661. Temporary for sale signs: existing buildings and vacant land.

A temporary sign may be erected for the purpose of selling or leasing a residential or nonresidential building or selling vacant land provided:

(1)

Such signs shall not exceed 16 square feet for nonresidential buildings, residential buildings of ten or more dwelling units, or vacant land. Provided, however, such signs may be increased to not more than 32 square feet if the lot or tract abuts a highway with a speed limit of 50 miles per hour or more and the sign is oriented to such highway. Temporary signs for the purpose of selling or leasing one vacant lot in the R-1 or R-2 districts or a residential building of less than ten dwelling units shall not exceed ten square feet. Signs shall be removed within seven days after closing.

(2)

Only one such sign shall be permitted per building or vacant lot or tract. If the building is one of two or more buildings which together comprise a tract, then only one sign per tract shall be permitted.

(3)

Signs for nonresidential projects shall be located no closer than 100 feet to any pre-existing residence.

(4)

Freestanding signs shall not exceed eight feet in height.

(5)

All sign surfaces including legs and support members shall be painted and maintained in a crack-free and blister-free condition.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 460.03(8))