§ 62-131. Temporary signs requiring permits.

The following temporary signs are allowed, provided that a permit is obtained, for commercial, industrial and institutional uses:

(1)

Public service signs. Public service signs including street banner signs are allowed only in connection with the promotion or identification of special events of a civic, philanthropic, charitable or religious purpose.

a.

General application. Any person, firm, corporation or organization in charge of any festival, spectacle, play, show, or other event of such a general civic and public nature and who is in charge of placing, erecting, constructing and maintaining any public service banner, flag, emblem, bunting or freestanding public service sign upon or over any public street, or other public place in the city shall first secure a temporary permit subject to the approval of the City of Carencro and the conditions provided herein prior to the placement of the sign.

b.

Application for permit. Applications for such a permit shall state the name of the person, firm, corporation or organization sponsoring the event; the location where such device or devices are to be installed and the contemplated dates during which such devices shall remain upon or over any street or other public place in the city. Such application shall have attached to it a chart or drawing showing that the device would not interfere with traffic or the safety of persons using such public places.

c.

Duration. Such signs or banners may be displayed for a period not to exceed 14 consecutive calendar days upon issuance of a temporary permit by the city.

(2)

Flags, streamers, banners and pennants. Flags, streamers, banners, pinwheels, spinners or pennants may be displayed in connection with grand openings or special events no more than twice a year for any one business entity or applicant. Such signs must be maintained in good condition and may be displayed for a period not to exceed 30 consecutive calendar days following the issuance of a temporary permit by the city. A maximum of two flags and four snip signs will be allowed on the private property of any business (such signs shall not be located within the public right-of-way). Business located outside of the major thoroughfare district (MTD) may display their signs for a maximum of 30 days, twice per year. Those businesses located within the MTD may display their signs year round." (See map of MTD attached hereto as Exhibit A). [Copy of Exhibit A can be found in the city offices.] Applications for such a temporary permit must state the name of the person, firm, corporation or organization sponsoring the event, the locations where such device(s) are to be installed and the contemplated dates during which such devices shall remain on display. Banners shall not exceed 32 square feet and shall be limited to one banner per premises.

(3)

Construction signs. Nonilluminated construction signs may be allowed on the premises being developed or improved subject to the following conditions and requirements:

a.

Building permit required. A building permit for the project must have been obtained prior to the issuance of the sign permit.

b.

Limitations. All such signs shall be limited to the name of the project and the denoting of the architect, engineer, contractor, subcontractor, owner and/or financing agency providing labor, materials, services or financial capital for the proposed construction. Such signs may be displayed only during actual construction and for a period of not more than ten days after completion of the construction as identified by the first issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the project or development in question or upon expiration of the building permit for the project or development, whichever is first to occur.

c.

Setback requirements. The location of such signs shall be on the property to which the sign is applicable. Without limiting the other provisions of this section, such signs shall not be placed on trees or in street rights-of-way.

(4)

Proposed project signs. One nonilluminated temporary sign announcing a proposed land development may be erected on the premises proposed for the project provided that such sign does not exceed 50 square feet in area, is set back at least ten feet from any property line, and is removed within one year from the date the sign permit for its erection was issued or upon the issuance of the sign permit for a construction sign or the lapse of 60 days from the issuance of a building permit for the project, whichever is first to occur. The city may remove the sign, at their discretion, if it is not removed after the permit expires, and the sign permit application shall give the city the right to remove the sign.

(5)

Temporary signs preceding permanent sign approval.

a.

Size, duration. One temporary attached identification sign not exceeding 32 square feet may be allowed for a period of not more than 30 days for an occupant who has no other on-premises signs to identify the occupant's business subsequent to the filing of a complete application for sign approval and approval of the City of Carencro.

b.

Extension of time. An additional 60 days' extension may be requested in writing from the City of Carencro by the sign applicant.

(Ord. No. 2004-026, § 10, 2-21-2005; Ord. No. 2012-017, § 1, 7-16-2012)