From a prior posting on this issue (Issue ID 2961501:

"Bill Ward Director of Code Enforcement (Verified Official)
The correct address for this report would have been 76 N. Union Street.
A concerned citizen had already reported the banner at 76 N. Union St. to code enforcement on September 22, 2016. The property owner was contacted and told us the banner was scheduled to be removed October 15. There is no violation for a temporary banner being up less than 30 days.
2016-10-07"

I believe this sign needs to be destroyed or removed from Burlington (BY THE LANDLORD) after removal from the property as it exceeds the size limits (6 square feet) as per Article 7.1.3 (d) of the Burlington Code of Ordinances:

"(d) Real Estate Sale/Rental Sign: One temporary non-illuminated sign advertising the sale or rental of the premises or indicating that such premises have been sold or rented, provided the area of any such sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet and shall be removed within three (3) days after the rental agreement has been executed or title has been transferred."

Would this issue not fall under this portion of the city's ordinances? If not, what section would apply?

Thanks

Acknowledged

If 'citylover' truly loves our city they would understand that renting houses and apartments is normal. And signs work. There is nothing 'dumpy' about that sign. Let's it remain please code enforcement.

This has been up over 30 days. It's really yucky. It's also a commercial banner, which I don't think is within the 30 day banner period. It had been up for the allowed amount of time. You don't need a huge rental banner. You have plenty of opportunities to put out advertisements and smaller contact info. It's how I feel but the city code also supports this.

Today is the 26th day since it was reported to Code Enforcement. It would require a permit to be up for more than 30 consecutive days. At this point it does not require a permit.

I believe the confusion comes from the exemption clause in the Zoning Ordinance which allows rental signs to be up without a permit beyond 30 days if they are no greater than 6 square feet.

This sign is greater than six square feet. We documented it was there on September 22nd and we notified the property manager about the permit being required beyond 30 consecutive days. They indicated they would comply with that. It should be down by Friday and is not a violation today.

You can re open this complaint within 7 days if there is a violation at that point.

I must confess to some confusion.

"7.1.2 Permit required.
All signs, regardless of size, shall require the issuance of a zoning permit before public display unless otherwise specifically exempt by this Article."

The exception cited above refers to signs less than 6 sq. ft. Why doesn't this sign need a permit per 7.1.2?

And to what does the word "such" refer in the following: "7.1.5 Temporary signs.
The display of any such temporary sign(s) shall be limited to two non-consecutive 30-day periods per calendar year. Any other sign shall be considered permanent." Does this refer to the exempted signs of 7.1.3 (d)? If not, to which "such" signs does it refer?

Just trying to understand. Thanks

The sign was taken down within the 30 days of the report.