Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 167 SIGN CODE a one year period and may be renewed for additional one year periods to allow time for reasonable display. 167.03 EXEMPT SIGNS. Signs are permitted for the following uses and purposes without a permit unless otherwise stated. 1. For each permitted or required parking area that has a capacity of more than five cars, one sign, not more than two square feet in area, designating each entrance or exit; and one sign, not more than nine square feet in area, designating the conditions of use of the parking area. 2. One “for sale” or “for rent” sign per zoning lot, not more than nine square feet in area. Corner lots may have one additional sign. Such signs must be removed within seven days after the sale, rental, or lease has been accomplished. 3. Signs established by, or by order of, any governmental agency. 4. For construction on or development of a lot, one sign not more than 12 square feet in area, indicating the name of the contractors, engineers, or architects, or products being used in the construction of a building, but only during the time that construction or development is actively underway; up to a period of three months. 5. For an event of public interest such as a horse show or church affair, one sign, not over 48 square feet in area, located upon the site of the event. The sign may not be erected more than 30 days before the event and must be removed immediately after the event. Also directional signs, not more than four square feet in area, showing only a directional arrow and the name of the event. The signs shall not be erected more than seven days before the event and must be removed immediately after the event. 6. Temporary political signs shall be permitted for a period of not more than 60 days before and five days after an election without obtaining a permit. No sign shall be located in the public right-of-way. 7. Signs not visible from any public thoroughfare or right-of-way or from beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel where they are located. 8. Signs within completely enclosed buildings and not visible from the outside of the building. 9. Directional and instructional non-electric signs that provide instruction or direction and are located entirely on a property to which they pertain provided they do not exceed eight square feet each in area and do not advertise a business. This includes, but is not limited to, such signs as those identifying restrooms, telephone, parking areas, entrances, and exits. 10. Non-illuminated emblems or insignia of any nation or political subdivision, or profit or non-profit organization. 11. Home occupation signs associated with a home occupation as defined in the Zoning Code provided such signs are non-illuminated wall signs that do not exceed two square feet in area. 12. In residential zones, the house numbers and names used may be as large as possible yet fit within a sign that is not less than nor more than two square feet in total area. In commercial or industrial zones, the building numbers and letters may be as large as possible yet fit within a sign that is no less than four square feet nor exceeds four square feet in total area. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1795 -