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Sign code related Information may be obtained from the Planning Services division of the One Stop Shop, located on the first floor of One Civic Center, 7447 E. Indian School Rd. or by calling (480) 312-7828.

Development Services staff may issue permits grand openings/change of ownership business identification while awaiting permanent signage.  The following temporary signs are not allowed:

• Street banners
• Balloons or other inflatable advertising products
• Portable "A" frame signs
• Pennants, streamers, or other similar devices

The following information should be used as a general guideline:

A. General Requirements for All Temporary Signs

All Grand Opening banners require a sign permit prior to any installation. The permit fee is currently $26. A property owner/business owner phone number is required for each banner permit so that if necessary, city code inspectors can reach a contact who can address any issues/concerns with banner wording, placement, construction activity and/or issues with the new business.

1. Grand Opening banners must contain the include “Grand Opening” in the banner text.
2. Grand Opening banners permitted do not include balloons, portable "A" frame signs, pennants, streamers or other similar devices.
3. Grand Opening banners are considered temporary signs and as such shall comply with all applicable codes and ordinances.
4. Grand Opening banners cannot encroach into the public right-of-way or the traffic visibility zone at corners or driveways.
5. Grant Opening banners are subject to the following safety standards:
• Shall be securely fastened to a solid structure/building frontage
• Shall not project above the roofline.
• Shall have a minimum clearance of 8 feet above grade when placed above an area open for the common or general use of the public.
• Shall be vented to ensure they will withstand wind pressure from any direction applied to the projected exposed area.
• Banners shall not project above the roofline.
• Grand Opening Banners should NEVER be placed near power lines. 
   

B. Business Identification (Grand Opening)

1. Limited to one sign per business (sec. 8.608).
2. Maximum size is based on a 1 to 1 ratio with the store frontage, i.e. 3,200 sq ft in frontage area allows for 32 square foot banner (4 ft X 8 ft).
3. Shall be erected for a period not to exceed 30 days.
4. Permits for Grand Openings shall be issued only if a valid building permit for construction or alteration of the building or suite for that location has been issued, or a valid application for a Certificate of Occupancy has been made, if required, for the address (and suite number, if applicable) in question.