Signs for all residential uses in residential districts shall comply with the regulations set forth in this chapter.
(A) Sign Standards. Signs for all residential uses in residential districts shall be limited in number, area, height and setback based on the type of use, as set forth in Table 1328.14(1). All types of electronic signs are prohibited.
(A1, A2, B1, B2, B3, B5) Table 1328.14(1) Signs in Residential Districts | |||||
Type | Maximum Number Permitted | Maximum Total Sign Area | Maximum Area Per Sign | Regulations for Ground Signs | |
Maximum Heights | Minimum Setback from ROW | ||||
(A1, A2, B1, B2, B3, B5) Table 1328.14(1) Signs in Residential Districts | |||||
Type | Maximum Number Permitted | Maximum Total Sign Area | Maximum Area Per Sign | Regulations for Ground Signs | |
Maximum Heights | Minimum Setback from ROW | ||||
(A) Signs for Zoning District A1, A2 | |||||
1. Permanent signs | |||||
a. Sign plate or window sign | Per dwelling unit (a) | 2 sq. ft. | 2 sq. ft. | - | - |
b. Ground sign | 1/building (c) | 2 sq. ft. | 2 sq. ft. | 4 ft. | 10 ft. |
2. Ground sign for residential subdivision | 1/subdivision entrance (c) | 20 sq. ft. | 20 sq. ft. | 5 ft. | 10 ft. (b) |
3. Temporary sign | 2 per dwelling | 6 sq. ft. | 3 sq. ft. | 4 ft. | 10 ft. |
a. Window sign | (a) per building | Not to exceed 20% of the window pane area | - | - | |
b. Ground sign | (a) per building | 8 sq. ft. | 6 sq. ft. | 4 ft. | 15 ft. (c) |
(a) No limit on the number provided the total area of this type of sign does not exceed the maximum area permitted. | |||||
(b) 35 feet from any one- or two-family residence. See § 1328.11(B)(5) | |||||
(c) 20 feet from side lot line | |||||
(B) Regulations for Ground Signs.
(1) Ground signs that exceed two square feet in area shall be erected with a solid masonry base.
(2) Ground signs shall be erected in a landscaped setting and not on sidewalks, drives or in parking lots.
(3) No part of a ground sign, the wall or entry feature on which a sign is mounted, or the landscaping shall obstruct the view of vehicles entering or exiting the property.
(4) For residential subdivisions, the ground sign shall have a maximum of two sign faces per entrance and be either a double-faced ground sign or two single-sided sign faces attached to walls or entry features located one on each side of the street entrance.
(5) On corner lots, no sign shall be allowed on a lot within a triangle formed between points on the front and side street right-of-way lined within 15 feet from their intersection.
(6) All ground signs throughout the entire city shall have a masonry base. The masonry base shall be wider than the main body of the sign and be 12" - 24" above finished grade. The masonry base will not be included in the overall height of the sign. The height of the sign will be based on the zoning district regulations for that lot and be measured from the top of the masonry base.
(7) The landscaping requirement shall be 50% of the vegetation to be perennial.
(C) Regulations for Temporary Signs.
(1) Temporary signs for residential uses permitted in Table 1328.14(1) may be erected for an unspecified time.
(2) Notwithstanding division (A) hereof, vacant parcels in residential districts shall be permitted one temporary sign that may be erected for an unspecified time. The permitted sign area shall be 20 square feet.
(3) Temporary signs that are erected in order to announce or advertise a specific event shall be removed within two days after the close of such event.
(D) Illuminated Signs in Residential Districts. Signs shall be permitted to be illuminated provided such illumination complies with § 1328.16.
(Ord. 107-05, passed 8-22-2005; Ord. 15-15, passed 6-15-2015; Ord. 48-2019, passed 12-16-2019)