§ 26-624. Contents.

A temporary sign may display any message so long as it is not:

(1)

In violation of F.S. § 847.013.

(2)

Advertising as defined in this article, except that advertising for the following purposes may be displayed:

a.

To indicate that an owner, either personally or through an agent, is actively attempting to sell, rent or lease the property on which the sign is located.

b.

To indicate the grand opening of a business or other activity. Such message may be displayed for a period not exceeding 14 days within the first three months that the occupancy is open for business.

c.

To identify construction in progress. Such message shall not be displayed more than 60 days prior to the beginning of actual construction of the project, and shall be removed when construction is completed. If a message is displayed pursuant to this section, but construction is not initiated within 60 days after the message is displayed, or if construction is discontinued for a period of more than 60 days, the message shall be removed, pending initiation or continuation of construction activities.

d.

To indicate the existence of a new business, or a business in a new location if such business has no permanent signs. Such message may be displayed for a period of not more than 60 days or until installation of permanent signs, whichever shall occur first.

e.

To announce or advertise such temporary uses as fairs, carnivals, circuses, revivals, sporting events, flea markets, or any public, charitable, educational or religious event or function. Such message shall be removed within five days after the special event.

(Ord. No. 1991-11-1, § 4.04, 12-4-1991)