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Chapter 916: Signs <br /> Page 916-5 <br />ground over which the sign is displayed to the top of the sign, with exception that <br />banners may be mounted up to, but no higher than, the peak of the roof. Banners <br />may be up to 36 square feet in size. <br />Banners are only allowed to advertise a specific promotional event with a defined <br />time period as evidenced on the permit application. Banners may not be used <br />solely for general advertising of a business name or product. <br />Banners and pennants shall be maintained in an aesthetically pleasing manner and <br />shall be free of tears, fraying, or fading when viewed from the public right-of-way. <br />Banners must be affixed to the building or mounted between the poles of an <br />existing, double-post pylon sign securely affixed by all four corners. <br />In the case of pennants, they must also be affixed to the building or a pylon sign <br />and secured by both ends. <br />The City will remove banners and pennants that are not maintained in an <br />appropriate manner. Banners and pennants may not encroach into the public right- <br />of-way. <br />c.A lighter than air balloon, blow up sign, no more than 35 feet in diameter, may be <br />used as a temporary sign no more than one time a year for no more than 5 <br />consecutive days, except in the case of a “Grand Opening” as provided for in this <br />Chapter. <br />d.Each application for a temporary sign shall be accompanied by a fee, set by <br />resolution of the City Council, which shall cover the administrative expenses of the <br />permit. In addition, each application shall be accompanied by a deposit, set by <br />resolution of the City Council, which shall be returned to the applicant upon <br />request, and only in the event that the temporary sign has been removed by the date <br />of the expiration of the permit. In the event that the sign is not removed by the <br />permit expiration date, the City shall not refund the deposit. The City may apply <br />other enforcement remedies as well. <br />e.New businesses in the C, PUD or I Districts shall be allowed additional temporary <br />sign permits during the first six months of the opening of a new business. These <br />“new business temporary signs” can include signs consisting of a combination of <br />portable signs, banners, pennants, and lighter than air balloons as allowed in <br />916.030.5 of this Chapter. Only one of said signs may be a portable sign as defined <br />as temporary under Section 916.030.5 of this Chapter. Display of said signs shall <br />not exceed a period of 30 days. <br />6.No sign or sign structure shall protrude over public right-of-way, except wall signs <br />(maximum protrusion – 18 inches). All signs located over public right-of-way or over <br />any public or private access route (sidewalks, etc.) shall be located a minimum of 10 <br />feet above surface grade. <br />7.Advertising signs may not be illuminated between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. <br />8. All height restrictions on signs shall include height of sign structure and be measured <br />from lot grade. <br />9. Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises or identifies a bona fide <br />business conducted, or a service rendered, or a product sold, shall be removed by the <br />owner, agent, or person having the beneficial use and/or control of the building or