Accessory signs in U-1 and U-2 Districts shall be designed, erected, altered, moved and maintained, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following regulations:
(a) The types of signs permitted as to use, structure, size and number for each dwelling or lot shall be regulated as follows:
(1) One nameplate indicating the occupant's name and house number, not exceeding one square foot in area, may be located on any building or lot but not less than ten feet from any lot line. In a U-2 District, one permanent project sign, indicating the name, owner or manager of the multi-family project, not exceeding twelve square feet in area or five feet in overall height.
(2) One directional or "Open" type real estate or "No Trespassing" sign not exceeding one square foot in area on each side shall be permitted on any building or lot.
(3) A. One real estate sign, not illuminated, pertaining either to the prospective rental or sale of such property, not exceeding six square feet in area on both sides or four feet in height, including any supporting poles, shall be permitted for each dwelling or lot, provided such sign shall be located not less than twenty feet from any building line.
B. Any real estate sign shall be removed within two weeks following the rental or sale of such property.
(4) Subdivision development signs not exceeding forty square feet in total area may be permitted while a subdivision or development area is under construction, but not less than twenty-five feet from a front property line. Permits for such signs shall be for a period not exceeding one year, but may be renewed while construction is pursued diligently.
(5) One bulletin board or announcement sign not exceeding twenty-four square feet in area or six feet in height may be located on the premises of a public, charitable or religious institution but not less than twenty-five feet from any residential district boundary or less than twenty-five feet from a front lot line. Indirect illumination shall be permitted. A nameplate sign may be placed on each building.
(Ord. 4932-1976. Passed 5-24-76.)
(6) Portable signs intended to be read from off the premises shall be prohibited.
(Ord. 4530-1974. Passed 2-28-77.)
(7) Political signs shall be permitted pursuant to Chapter 1124.
(Ord. 6095-1982. Passed 4-20-82.)
(b) All signs permitted as accessory to a residence or institution shall be located not less than ten feet from any side lot line or as specified in other regulations, whichever provides the greater setback.
(c) A building permit shall be obtained for any sign which exceeds six square feet in are, before erecting, altering or moving a permanent sign.
(Ord. 4660-1974. Passed 11-25-74.)