Portland Land Use Code

Citation: Portland Land Use Code 19.
Parent Document: Portland Land Use Code
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
Original Source: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/asset/a5dcd1dc-4117-40b3-b3da-74a56919e14b ↗

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19.8 STANDARDS FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS 19.8.2 Temporary sign permits
19.8.1 In general A. Sign permit required. A temporary sign
Temporary signs are allowed only in compliance permit is required to display a temporary wall
with the provisions of this section. banner sign and an A-frame sign placed in the
A. Information required for display. All public right-of-way. All other temporary sign
temporary signs are required to display the types do not require a sign permit.
name and address of the entity placing the sign, B. Duration of temporary sign permit. A
and the date the sign was erected. temporary sign permit for a wall banner is valid
B. Not included in permanent sign allowances. for 60 days from the date of issuance. There
Temporary signs are not counted toward the are no time limitations for A-frame signs
maximum total sign area established in Section installed in public right-of-way.
19.7.
C. General time, place, and manner 19.8.3 Additional standards for temporary signs
restrictions. Unless specifically exempted by All temporary signs shall comply with the standards
this section, temporary signs must be placed in of Tables 19-W and 19-X.
compliance with Subsection 19.5.1. Temporary
signs must not be placed to create a hazard for
pedestrian or vehicular traffic and must allow
for a four-foot wide sidewalk to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
D. Any form of illumination, including flashing,
blinking, or rotating lights; animation; reflective
materials; and attachments such as balloons,
ribbons, and loudspeakers are prohibited.
E. Temporary signs must be of sufficient weight
and durability to withstand wind gusts, storms,
and other exterior elements. 19-30 | CITY OF PORTLAND LAND USE CODE SIGNS

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