17.110.085 Banners on or within the public right-of-way.
(1) Horizontal over the right-of-way banners are permitted for noncommercial messages for the following events:
(a) Special events as defined in Chapter 5.06 SMC when located within the city;
(b) Events which are excluded from the definition of special events when located within the Port Susan geographical area.
(2) Application shall be made for city installation and removal of banners over or within the public right-of-way on a form provided by the city and according to administrative procedures published by the city. Application shall be made a minimum of 14 days prior to the event.
(3) Banners that are displayed on or over the public right-of-way require a sign permit and a temporary encroachment permit. Review of sign and encroachment permits may be combined and issued with one permit and fee.
(4) Sign Standards for Banners.
(a) Banners shall meet the minimum standards in SMC 17.110.050, including but not limited to wind load.
(b) Banners shall be three feet high and 20 feet wide and shall not exceed 60 square feet.
(c) Materials shall be resistant to ultraviolet rays, mold and mildew and have sewn loops or equivalent for attachment.
(d) Banners shall not be erected more than 14 days in advance of the event, and shall be removed within three days after the termination of the event. Vertical banners on light poles used for city marketing may be exempted from this requirement.
(e) A temporary banner shall hang a minimum of at least 16 feet above the road.
(5) The applicant shall maintain general liability insurance for property damage and bodily injury or death throughout the term the banner is in place over the roadway in an amount and terms determined by administrative procedures published by the city. (Ord. 1440 § 5, 2017; Ord. 1311 § 4, 2012).