§ 20.14.50. Temporary signs.

1.

Permit Required. A temporary Sign Permit, to be issued by the Community Development Department, is required for any temporary sign over twelve square feet in size and five feet in height. All temporary signs and banners, regardless of size, may be displayed for a period of time not to exceed sixty days, except for noncommercial temporary signs during election periods which shall extend from sixty days before and ten days after any general, primary or special election in which any residents of the City of Delano are eligible to vote. A candidate for election, or his or her representative, shall file a Statement of Responsibility in accordance with Section 5405.3 of the State of California Business and Professions Code (Outdoor Advertising Act) with the Community Development Department prior to the placement of any such noncommercial temporary signs.

2.

Temporary Signs, General. Temporary signs directing the public to civic, charitable events, political or other non-commercial events that are open to the public shall be permitted for no more than sixty days.

3.

Noncommercial Temporary Signs.

a.

Permits: Noncommercial signs, whether on-site or off-site, shall not require the issuance of any permit, unless the sign qualifies as a structure that is subject to a building permit under the California Building Code and/or City Ordinance.

b.

Maximum Size and Height:

(1)

Within agricultural, residential agricultural and single family residential districts, six square feet maximum and four-foot maximum height (freestanding).

(2)

Within multiple-family residential districts, twelve square feet maximum and five-foot maximum height (freestanding.)

(3)

Within commercial, employment and special districts (except Planned Community Development (PD) Districts), thirty-two square feet and six-foot maximum height (freestanding).

c.

No off-site temporary signs containing commercial messages shall be permitted within the City of Delano.

4.

Residential Real Estate Signs. Real estate signs up to a maximum six square feet in area and, if freestanding, a maximum of five feet in height shall not require a sign permit. One real estate sign shall be permitted per street frontage of a lot. Such signs shall be permitted to remain while property is in escrow but shall be removed when the property referred to is no longer for sale, rent, or lease.

a.

Riders which provide additional information about the property, such as "Sale Pending, may be attached to the primary sign or sign post as long as the total sign area does not exceed the maximum area allowed.

b.

Freestanding, on premises, "Open House" signs with a maximum area of three square feet and a maximum height of three feet shall be permitted between the hours of nine o'clock a.m. and sundown daily.

c.

Freestanding, off-premises, directional "Open House" signs with a maximum area of three square feet and a maximum height of three feet shall be permitted between the hours of nine o'clock a.m. and sundown daily. Prior to placing such a sign on any property, authorization is required from the owner of the property where the sign is to be located.

d.

Flags, pennants and banners used in conjunction with the sale, rental or lease of subdivision tracts shall be permitted only until the initial sale of the tract is completed.

5.

Model Home Signs. On-premises signs identifying model home complexes, either building-mounted or freestanding, are permitted, provided such signs do not exceed twenty square feet in size. Sign height, placement, and illumination shall comply with the requirements of the zone district in which said sign is located.

6.

On-Site Construction Announcement Signs. On-site construction announcement signs, including names of architect, contractor, etc., up to a maximum thirty-two square feet in area and, if freestanding, not exceeding six feet in height, shall be permitted without a sign permit. No more than three such signs shall be permitted per parcel. Such signs shall be erected after the issuance of the building permits for the subject properties and shall be removed upon issuance of the first occupancy certificate for the project referred to on the sign.

7.

Temporary Posters. Temporary posters pertaining to future limited-term events, which will be held within thirty days of the placement of such poster, shall be permitted without a sign permit. Such posters may be off-premises. If placed in a window, the poster(s) may not exceed fifteen percent aggregate of the area of the window in which they are placed.

8.

Temporary Garage/Yard Sale. One double-faced sign, no more than six square feet in area and four feet in height, is permitted without a sign permit. Such signs may be placed only on the premises where the garage/yard sale is being held and shall not be placed on public property or within a public right-of-way. Such sign may be placed twenty-four hours prior to the sale and must be removed immediately following the sale.

9.

Temporary Decorative Balloons.

a.

Decorative balloons, limited to twelve per premises and not more than one foot in diameter each, may be permitted in accordance with the provision of this Chapter, provided such balloons contain no reference to any named goods or services, nor to any commercial enterprise and do not extend above the roof line of adjacent buildings.

b.

No metallic mylar balloons shall be permitted.

10.

Holiday Window Painting. Decorative window painting in connection with a specific holiday is permitted without a sign permit provided that the painting contains no commercial messages. Such painting may remain on the window no more than thirty days, after which all window painting in connection with said holiday must be removed.

11.

Temporary Window Signs. Temporary window signs that are displayed upon a window in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter, are permitted in the commercial and employment zone districts; however, no such sign, or combination of signs, whether promotional, permanent, or any other type of sign, shall exceed thirty percent of the glazed area of any window.

12.

Temporary Balloon Signs. Temporary balloons may be permitted within the City subject to the following conditions:

a.

Balloon signs shall be used for the purposes of commercial grand openings, development promotions, special events of limited duration, and like occasions.

b.

Each building or business shall be permitted one temporary balloon sign for a maximum of two occasions per calendar year with a maximum duration of fourteen days for each permitted use, or four such occasions, per calendar year, with a maximum duration of seven days for each such permitted use. Hot air balloons shall be permitted for a maximum of one occasion per calendar year, with a maximum duration of three days. Longer durations may be approved by the Planning Commission.

c.

The maximum height of any balloon sign shall not exceed fifty-five feet, measured from ground elevation, and the maximum size of any balloon shall not exceed twenty feet in any dimension. A balloon sign may exceed the maximum dimensional requirement, upon approval of the Planning Commission, provided such balloons maintain a minimum twenty-foot setback from any building and a ten-foot setback from any property line.

d.

Any balloon sign which does not identify or advertise the occupant of a building, lot, or premises, or related to any merchandise or to any business or activity available or being conducted at the building, or business where the sign is located, is prohibited.

e.

All balloon signs shall be securely anchored and erected in conformance with all applicable building, electrical, sign, and fire codes, subject to approval by the Community Development Director.

f.

All hydrogen-type balloons shall be prohibited.

g.

All temporary balloon signs and tie downs shall be constructed of nonconductive electric material.

(Ord. No. 2013-1263, § 1(Exh. A-1), 6-17-2013)