Art. 7-9 Temporary Signs | Goodyear Zoning Ordinance

Article 7-9 TEMPORARY SIGNS

1. Directional signs in residential zoning districts:

a. A residence or multiple residence use may display a maximum of four directional signs during daylight hours.

b. The maximum height shall be three feet and the maximum copy area shall be six square feet.

c. Directional signs may not be placed within the public right-of-way.

a. Sign walkers shall be located only at grade level and at least five feet from the street, as measured from the back of curb or edge of pavement, if no curb exists.

b. From a street driveway or intersection, sign walkers shall be located 30 feet from the intersection as measured from the back of curb or edge of pavement, if no curb exists.

c. Sign walkers shall not be located in raised or painted medians, in parking aisles or stalls, in driving lanes, on equestrian or multi-use trails or on fences, boulders, plants, other signs, vehicles, utility facilities or any structure. Additionally, sign walkers shall not be located:

1. So that less than a minimum of four feet is clear for pedestrian passage on all sidewalks and walkways, or so as to cause a hazard to pedestrian traffic.

2. Within a minimum distance of 20 feet from any other sign walker.

3. In a manner that results in sign walkers physically interacting with motorists, pedestrians or bicyclists.

4. Sign walkers shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicycles and all others traveling or located on the sidewalks.

d. Signs shall be displayed only during daylight hours and shall be held, worn or balanced at all times.

e. All forms of illumination (including flashing, blinking or rotating lights), animation of the sign itself, mirrors or other reflective materials or attachments (including, but not limited to, balloons, ribbons, speakers, etc.) are prohibited.

a. Temporary uses are those that require a Special Event Permit or Temporary Use Permit with approved sign plan showing the proposed location, placement, and size of all signs.

a. One vehicle sign per business.

b. The vehicle upon which the sign is affixed shall be operable and licensed to operate on a public street.

c. The vehicle shall be used daily in the function of the business.

d. The vehicle shall be parked onsite in a designated parking space.

e. Signs may be magnetic, affixed or painted upon an integral part of the vehicle, as originally intended by the manufacturer. Signs may not break the silhouette of the vehicle.

f. Vehicle signs may not be illuminated, animated or utilize an electronic display.

5. Window signs in all zoning districts such that the total area of all window signs, including both permanent and temporary signs, does not exceed 25% of the total area of the window through which they are visible. For commercial, industrial and non-residential uses in residential zones, window signs shall be displayed in first floor windows only. No window sign may be illuminated, animated or utilize an electronic display.

6. Yard signs in residential zoning districts that do not exceed a maximum area of six square feet and a maximum height of six feet. One sign permitted per property. Such signs shall not be illuminated.

B. TEMPORARY SIGNS REQUIRING A SIGN PERMIT. A permit approving the time, place and manner of the temporary signage addressed in this Section shall be obtained from the Zoning Administrator on forms provided by the Department.

a. A non-illuminated temporary sign may be placed on properties zoned for commercial, industrial, multi-family or for permitted non-residential uses in residential districts when active construction is occurring onsite.

b. One sign per business under construction.

c. The maximum copy area shall be 32 square feet and the maximum height shall be eight feet.

d. A sign permit shall not be issued prior to the issuance of a building permit for the business to be conducted onsite.

e. The sign shall be removed within 10 days following the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the business.

a. Temporary signs may be placed on properties zoned for commercial, industrial, multi-family or for permitted non-residential uses in residential districts at time of grand opening or special promotion for a business onsite. Signage shall be displayed for a maximum of 30 consecutive days, no more than four times in any given calendar year.

b. Temporary signs may be displayed on the building or within the parking area, perimeter landscape or some other area of the property.

c. For every 10,000 square feet of building area of the business observing the grand opening or special promotion, 50 square feet of temporary signage shall be permitted. However, the amount of temporary signage shall not exceed 500 square feet. All forms of display (banners, pennants, inflatables, balloons, etc.) shall be counted towards the business’s allocation of temporary signage.

d. Signs are subject to the following limitations:

1. Displays shall not be animated by mechanical or other means.

2. Only one flying banner sign is allowed on the property. (The use of flying banners is only permitted during the time period of August 1, 2017 to August 1, 2018. Said signs shall be prohibited upon the conclusion of this time period.)

3. Animated inflatable signs are not permitted.

4. Displays shall not be illuminated.

5. No sign or display shall be placed on or above the roof of any building.

6. All balloons shall be tethered and shall not exceed the allowed building height for the zoning district in which the business is located.

7. Displays shall not be placed in any required parking spaces or drive aisles or on City-owned property or rights-of-way.

a. Portable signs shall be subject to the following regulations:

1. One sign per business located on property zoned for commercial, industrial, multi-family or for permitted non-residential uses in residential districts.

2. The sign shall be subject to renewal of an annual permit.

3. Sign may only be displayed during daylight hours.

4. The maximum copy area shall be six square feet and the maximum height shall be three feet.

5. Placement of the sign must allow for a minimum four-foot clear pedestrian pathway to and from all building entrances or exits;

6. The sign shall be located within three feet of the building face and within 10 feet of the building entry.

7. Portable signs shall be constructed of durable materials with a stable base and shall be white in color or a color that complements the existing signage for the building. Sign may not be illuminated or animated.

8. Portable signs shall not be affixed or attached to objects such as light poles, trees, traffic signals, benches, street signs, fencing or bike racks, and shall not be allowed within the public right-of-way.

a. A non-illuminated temporary sign may be placed on properties zoned for commercial, industrial, multi-family or for permitted non-residential uses in residential districts when for sale or lease.

1. For developed property, and undeveloped property less than 40 acres in size, one sign per street frontage for the building or property for sale or lease. The maximum copy area shall be 32 square feet and the maximum height shall be eight feet.

2. For undeveloped commercial or industrial property between 40 and 100 acres in size, one sign per street frontage for the property for sale or lease. The maximum copy area shall be 96 square feet and the maximum height shall be 12 feet.

3. For undeveloped commercial or industrial property over 100 acres in size and adjacent to a freeway, one sign with a maximum copy area of 500 square feet and maximum height of 12 feet.

b. A non-illuminated temporary sign may be placed on properties over 40 acres in size zoned for agricultural or residential uses when for sale or lease. The maximum copy area shall be 32 square feet and the maximum height shall be eight feet.

c. The sign shall be removed within 10 days following the sale or lease of the building or property.