9-15-17: ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE ALLOWED; WHEN:
In addition to the signage allowed by this chapter, the owner or lawful occupant of any property may place the following temporary signs on the owner's or occupant's property without a sign permit but subject to the limitations of this section:
A. Signs not to exceed a total of twelve (12) square feet in size for a period of up to forty five (45) days prior to an election involving candidates for a Federal, State, or local office, or ballot question. No one sign shall exceed four (4) square feet in size. The signs shall be removed within five (5) days following the election. The signs must not be placed in the public right- of-way.
B. One sign on the property not larger than four (4) square feet in size when the property is being offered for sale through a licensed real estate agent, property owner, or by the property management; through the internet; or through advertising in a local newspaper of general circulation. The sign authorized pursuant to this subsection B must be removed once the sale of the property has been concluded.
C. At the time a sign is allowed to be displayed by a property owner pursuant to subsection B of this section a real estate agent representing the owner may temporarily place off-premises signs without a permit, subject to the following limitations:
1. Location Of Signs:
a. No off-premises sign authorized by this subsection C is allowed anywhere within the Conservation and Historic Districts;
b. No sign authorized by this subsection C is allowed within the rights-of-way of Park Avenue and Main Street within the town;
c. No sign authorized by this subsection C may be placed on the paved driving surface of any public right-of-way, or on any public sidewalk;
d. No sign authorized by this subsection C may obstruct any public street, alley, sidewalk, recreational path, or any public snow removal operations;
e. No sign authorized by this subsection C is allowed within any designated public pedestrian area;
f. No sign authorized by this subsection C may be located on private property without the consent of the property owner; and
g. No sign authorized by this subsection C may be placed so as to cause confusion by motorists observing the sign.
2. Number Of Signs: Not more than three (3) signs authorized by this subsection C may be placed within any Town right-of-way or located at an off-premises private property;
3. Maximum Sign Area: The maximum sign area of a sign authorized by this subsection C is four (4) square feet;
3.5. Color: The background color of each sign authorized by this subsection C shall be burgundy. The lettering of each such sign shall be white.
4. Height: The height of a sign authorized by this subsection C may not exceed five feet (5') as measured from the top of the sign to the grade at the base of the sign;
5. Display Duration:
a. A sign authorized by this subsection C may only be displayed beginning up to one hour before time when the owner's real property is open for viewing by potential buyers or renters with the realtor, broker, owner, or other similar agent present on the real property, and must be removed no later than one hour after the conclusion of the viewing;
b. A sign authorized by this subsection C may only be displayed between eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. and eight o'clock (8:00) P.M. of the same day; and
c. A sign authorized by this subsection C may not be displayed for more than three (3) consecutive days.
6. Lighting: A sign authorized by this subsection C may not be lit;
7. No Attention Getting Devices: No attention getting device may be affixed to any sign authorized by this subsection C; and
8. Town Not Liable: The town is not liable for damage done to a temporary sign authorized by this subsection C that is located within a public right-of-way.
D. One sign on the property not larger than four (4) square feet in size when the property is being offered for rent or lease through a licensed real estate agent or by the property owner; through the internet; or through advertising in a local newspaper of general circulation. The sign authorized pursuant to this subsection D must be removed once the property has been rented or leased.
E. One sign not larger than four (4) square feet in size, subject to the terms of this chapter and applicable law. (Ord. 3, Series 2019; amd. Ord. 17, Series 2019)