12.22.096 Real estate signs.
A. On-premises commercial real estate signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage in all residential and commercial zones, subject to the maximum sign area, height and number limitations set forth in BMC 12.22.080(A) and (B).
B. Off-premises real estate signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage in all residential and commercial zones; provided, that the following requirements are met:
1. Each property being advertised for sale, lease or rent or as a model or example home, shall be permitted up to four off-premises signs. Single-family subdivision developments and multi-family residential developments under construction shall be permitted a total of four temporary off-premises signs to advertise the development. Each sign shall not exceed six square feet per face, and shall not exceed 36 inches in height.
2. All off-premises real estate signs shall only be posted during daylight hours when the real estate agent or property owner is in attendance at the property for sale, rent or lease.
3. For multiple tenant buildings where separate rooms, offices or other portions of a building or structure are offered for sale, rent or lease, a maximum of four off-premises signs shall be allowed for the entire structure, regardless of the number of rooms, offices or other portions offered for sale, lease or rent.
4. The maximum duration of the display for all off-premises real estate signs relating to a particular property, building or structure is a cumulative 60 days in any calendar year.
C. Off-premises real estate signs shall be posted in accordance with the general regulations for temporary off-premises signs contained in BMC 12.22.088(G). (Ord. 1905 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1805 § 2, 2000).