Section 17.104.080 Banners.
A. Banners require a sign permit.
B. Banners are allowed provided they are maintained in
good condition. Banners shall be
securely fastened and in accordance with all other requirements of this chapter.
C. Banners fastened to freestanding signs shall be included
in the computation of sign area
for freestanding signs. Banners fastened to buildings shall be included in the computation of sign
area allowed for all signs excluding freestanding signs. Banners may not be displayed in any
other ways.
D. Banners denoting special events (i.e., grand opening,
special sale, re-opening) shall be
permitted for a thirty (30) day period and may be placed three weeks prior to the scheduled event
and removed within one week following the event. Additional time may be granted for extension
of the thirty (30) day period by permission of the city on a case by case basis. There shall be a
minimum of fourteen (14) days between installation of the banner at the same business location.
Special event banners are not included in the computation of overall signage. A special event
banner does not include sales which are ongoing although cover new or different items.
E. Decorative banners that depict artistic graphics for
the display of seasons, a city name or
area such as "historic downtown" are allowed for year round display. They must be made of
a
material that will resist weather changes and be maintained in good condition by the owner or
permit applicant for the duration of their display. City council shall approve design and duration
of display. (Ord. 225 (part), 2003)
