The following signs are permitted within all Residential Districts, but subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(a) Nameplates. One nameplate, indicating the occupant's name and, in the case of home occupations, the occupant's business, not exceeding one square foot in area, shall be permitted.
(b) For Sale and For Rent Signs. One “for sale” or “for rent” sign pertaining to the property shall be permitted so long as the sign does not exceed six square feet in area or be of greater height than four feet. Such signs shall not be located nearer to the street side than five feet in front of the building set back line nor nearer than ten feet to a side lot line. In no case shall such sign be illuminated.
An owner of such zoning lot shall be permitted to display only one such “for sale” sign at one time and then for no longer than 90 days. An owner or occupant of a zoning lot shall be permitted to display a “for rent” sign once for each vacancy of a rental unit, and then for no longer than 90 days at one time, nor longer than 90 days if displayed on more than one occasion for the same vacancy of the same rental unit.
(c) Subdivision Development Signs. Subdivision development “for sale” signs shall be permitted when the subdivision is less than 50% developed with homes, and if located no closer than 200 feet to any occupied residence and the sign does not exceed 60 square feet in area. Such signs may be illuminated if not of excessive brightness and if shielded from adjacent residences or streets.
(d) Bulletin or Announcement Boards. One bulletin or announcement board may be located on the property of public, charitable or religious institutions so long as it does not exceed sixteen square feet in area nor five feet in height. A bulletin or announcement board may be illuminated if not of excessive brightness and if shielded from adjacent residences or streets.
(e) Institutional Signs. An institutional use may have one identification sign per zoning lot, which shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.
(Ord. 73-94. Passed 10-4-94.)