§ 13-123.5. Portable signs within public right-of-way

(a) Standards. A portable sign may be placed on or within the public right-of-way without a permit, provided it complies with the following requirements:

(1) Size and height. The maximum size shall not exceed five (5) square feet and the maximum height shall not be more than three (3) feet above grade.

(2) Identification. The owner of the sign(s) shall affix its name, address and telephone number to the sign prior to installation of the sign.

(3) Location. The location for installation of a portable sign within the public right-of-way shall be subject to the following:

a. The sign may be placed in any landscaped parkway but not within the center median of any street or highway. Tree wells shall not be considered a landscaped parkway for the purposes of this section;

b. The sign shall not overhang any street, curb, sidewalk, or driveway;

c. The sign shall not be within fifteen (15) feet of any fire hydrant;

d. The sign shall not be within fifteen (15) feet of the edge of any driveway nor within fifteen (15) feet of any intersection of an alley, street, or highway, as measured from the midpoint of the corner radius;

e. The sign shall not be placed within the public right-of-way adjacent to any property zoned I & R, or I & R-S;

f. The sign shall not be affixed to traffic control devices, government signs, light standards, utility poles, bus shelters, or other structures, posts, fences, shrubs or trees.

(4) Installation. The installation of the portable sign shall not cause damage to the public right-of-way;

(5) Time period. A portable sign shall only be displayed during the time period between 6 a.m. on Friday to 6 p.m. on Sunday of any week period.

(6) Number. The total number of portable signs per owner or its agent pursuant to this section shall not exceed ten (10) signs in the city at any one (1) time.

(b) Exceptions. The requirements of this section shall not apply to a portable sign with a total area of not more than five (5) square feet that is carried by a person within the public right-of-way unless prohibited by section 13-112

(Ord. No. 99-10, § 6, 7-19-99)