Andover Unified Development Manual

Part 2 — Unified Development Ordinance Zoning Regulations

City of Andover Unified Development Manual

L. Requirements for Attention Getters. 1. Balloons.

M. Requirements for Banner Signs. 1. Except for banner signs used as interim signs for a business at a new location, or located on active construction sites, banner signs must meet the following requirements. a. On a zoning lot, one banner sign is allowed for each 100 linear feet of street frontage. b. Allowed sign message area of all banner signs is the total of 32 square feet times the number of permitted banner signs. c. Any banner sign must be at least 10 feet away from any other banner sign. d. When mounted on temporary posts, a banner sign must be no more than 6 feet in height. e. Banner signs must be securely attached to their supporting structure, and mounted so they remain stretched taught while displayed. f. Banner signs are allowed on an individual property for a maximum of 60 days during any calendar year. 2. Banner signs are not allowed in the public RIGHT-OF-WAY, and must not obstruct sidewalks. 3. Banner Signs as Interim Signs. For a business in a new location, or for a business where an existing sign has been accidentally destroyed, banner signs are allowed as interim signs. a. The maximum total area of banner signs used as interim signs may equal the area of existing signs, or the wall sign allowance for that building or tenant space, whichever is larger. b. Banner signs used as interim signs are allowed for a maximum of 90 days after the business buys or leases the new location, or until a permanent sign is installed, whichever is less.

a. For the purposes of these Zoning Regulations, all balloons on a single zoning lot are counted as one temporary sign . 2. Pennants. a. For the purposes of these Zoning Regulations, all pennants on a single zoning lot are counted as one temporary sign . 3. Searchlight Signs. a. Each searchlight sign on a single zoning lot is counted as one temporary sign. b. Maximum number: 4 per zoning lot. c. Aggregate light intensity of all searchlights on a zoning lot must not exceed 1,600 million foot candles. d. When located within 25 feet of a street right-of-way, a searchlight must project beams at an angle of at least 30 degrees above grade . e. A searchlight may not project a beam at a street RIGHT-OF-WAY or impair the vision of anyone driving a vehicle on the street or on private property. f. A searchlight may not project a beam at an adjoining property . g. A searchlight may not be operated between the hours of 12:00 pm and 7:00 am . h. A searchlight may not be operated on a zoning lot for more than 10 consecutive days , and there must be at least 2 months between intervals of use .

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