The following types of signs are regulated as per the provisions of this section, in addition to the requirements of these provisions, such signs shall also comply with § 157.112(E), 157.115, 157.116, and 157.117. Because these signs may be permitted in several or all of the city zoning districts, because they are temporary in nature, and/or because they provide public service information, these signs need not comply with § 157.114.
(A) Property identification. Two (2) square feet per occupant, eight (8) square feet maximum per zoning lot, unlighted, displaying only the name/address of the occupant.
(B) Flags and governmental insignia. Except in connection with commercial promotions.
(C) Legal notices, informational and directional signs erected by a public agency. (Limited to one (1) square foot per five (5) square feet of lot frontage in all zones—maximum of sixty-four (64) square feet).
(D) Integral structural features. When cut or set into the building surface, the name, date of erection, and/or address of a structure.
(E) Private traffic signs. Directing traffic/parking on private property, limited to three (3) signs no larger than four (4) square feet in area per zoning lot.
(F) Sign repair and maintenance. For conforming signs, includes the replacement of copy.
(G) Auto service stations. One (1) price of gasoline sign per public street frontage not exceeding eight (8) square feet in are, affixed to an existing sign structure, a canopy support, or flat-mounted on the building; up to six (6) square feet of signage per service/pump island indicating services offered, and other relevant information.
(H) Real estate sale/rental, political campaign signs. No larger than eight (8) square feet in residential zones, and one (1) square foot per each five (5) linear front feet in non-residential zones (with a maximum of sixty-four (64) square feet).
(I) Construction signs. One (1) per zoning lot during construction/reconstruction period, unilluminated, removed within two weeks of job completion; no larger than eight (8) square feet in residential zones; and one (1) square foot per each five (5) linear front feet in nonresidential zones (with a maximum of sixty-four(64) square feet).
(J) Public and semi-public. One (1) sign per street frontage for public, civic or religious institutions or events, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area; up to three (3) off premises directional signs, unilluminated, per institution or event, with a maximum sign area of six (6) square feet.
(K) Historical plaques. One (1) per zoning lot, when erected by recognized historical agencies.
(L) Temporary interior signs. Signs painted or displayed on interior windows and interior spaces.
(M) Open house signs. Up to three (3) directional signs may be displayed off premises on the days of any advertised open house for sale, each sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area.
(O) Balloon signs. Such signs shall be permitted upon completion of a sign permit application. Such signs shall not be greater than six hundred (600) cubic feet in size. Said sign permit shall not be granted for more than sixty (60) days per calendar year. Balloon signs may be flown off premises at community events as long as the applicant has not exceeded sixty (60) days. Balloon signs must be removed after the event has concluded.
(Ord. 21-2012, passed 2-16-12; Am. Ord. 77-2018, passed 5-10-18) Penalty, see § 157.999