c. Decorative Banner
Decorative banners are permitted on poles within developments or public right-of-way with approval of the Town, including but not limited to placement in historic districts, shopping districts, shopping centers or other similar nonresidential development projects. Decorative banners do not include flags, streamers or any device that is unfurled or includes movement of any kind.
(1) Maximum Surface Area. Decorative banners shall be a minimum of eight (8) square feet and a maximum of 16 square feet, and a maximum width of 30 inches.
(2) Clearance. The minimum clearance between the bottom of a decorate banner shall be eight (8) feet from the finished grade of a sidewalk or 14 feet from the finished grade of a public or private right-of-way, driveway, parking lot or any vehicle use area. Placement of a banner sign in a public right-of-way or on utility poles shall be prohibited except where such placement is made by or under the direction of a government agency.
(3)
Design Standards
A. Material & Color. Decorative banners shall be constructed of nylon, canvas or flexible plastic material. All decorative banners located on the same property or zoning lot shall be constructed of the same material and have coordinated color(s). B. Advertising Prohibited. No decorative banner shall contain commercial copy, advertising, business name, emblem, trademark or reference to any activity associated with the use(s) of the property or zoning lot on which it is located.
(4)
Sign Mounting Standards
A. Pole Standards. A pole used to support a decorative banner shall be utilized as a light pole, approved as part of a development, in a parking lot or on private property; or as a pole specifically designed to support a banner along a public or private right-of-way; or a utility pole where permitted by the Land Development Ordinance.
B. Attachment Standards. Decorative banners shall be attached by mast arm or other approved device at both ends of the banner.
(5) Maximum Quantity. One (1) decorative banner is permitted per pole.
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