A. Temporary Use Permit Required. A temporary use permit, issued by the community development department, shall be approved before the placement of a promotional temporary sign in all nonresidential zoning districts as indicated in Table 3-10 (Sign Regulations for Temporary Signs). The community development director may approve a temporary use permit on an annual basis, which allows the applicant to tailor the duration and the number of days of the permit to meet the particular needs of the business, as long as the total number of days in a calendar year does not exceed ninety days.

B. Number and Size Allowed. Temporary signs are allowed in addition to permanent signs allowed for the property. However, combinations of permanent and temporary window signs shall not cover more than twenty-five percent of any window.

C. Table 3-10 (Sign Regulations for Temporary Signs) provides standards under which temporary signs may be displayed. The sign areas allowed are in addition to the sign areas allowed for permanent signs.

D. Placement of Temporary Signs.

E. Illumination Prohibited. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

F. Durable Materials Required. Temporary signs shall be constructed of durable, rigid material suitable to their location and purpose. Only interior window signs may be made of nonrigid (e.g., paper) material.

G. Temporary Sign Permanent Mounting. Temporary signs for the purpose of advertising current specials may be permitted on an ongoing or permanent basis provided they are mounted in a permanent structure which is architecturally compatible with the building and site and which was designed and is maintained specifically for such purpose.

H. Removal of Signs. Temporary signs and their components shall be promptly removed at the expiration of the temporary use permit.