Signs in residential districts shall conform to the standards set forth in this Section.
(a) Maximum Sign Number, Area and Height Regulations for Signs in Residential Districts. All signs in residential districts shall, based on the type of sign, conform to the maximum number of each type of sign allowed, the maximum area and, for freestanding signs, the maximum height standards set forth in Schedule 1163.04.
Maximum Sign Number, Area and Height Regulations for Signs in Residential Districts
Sign Type | Single-Family Districts R-1 and R-2 | Multi-Family District R-3 | ||||
Number Allowed | Maximum Area | Max. Height | Number Allowed | Area | Height | |
(1) Nameplate | 1 per address | 2 sq ft | NA | 1 per address | 2 sq ft | NA |
(2) Residential Development Identification Sign | 1 per entrance(a) | 24 sq ft | 6 ft | 1 per entrance(a) | 24 sq ft | 6 ft. |
(3) Institution Identification Sign | 1 per lot(b) | 24 sq ft | 6 ft | 1 per lot(b) | 24 sq ft | 6 ft |
(4) Instructional Sign | (c) | (c) | (c) | (c) | (c) | (c) |
(5) Temporary Signs, except as otherwise specifically permitted below. | (d) | 6 sq ft(d) | 4 ft | (d) | 6 sq ft(d) | 4 ft |
A. Project Real Estate/ Construction Signs | 1 per lot | 24 sq ft(e) | 6 ft | 1 per lot | 24 sq ft(e) | 6 ft |
B. Special Event Signs | 1 per lot | 24 sq ft(f) | 6 ft | 1 per lot | 24 sq ft(f) | 6 ft |
(6) Public Purpose/Safety Signs | (g) | (g) | (g) | (g) | (g) | (g) |
Notes to Schedule 1163.04: | ||||||
(a) See also Section 1163.04(b). (b) Only one sign permitted, may be either a wall sign or freestanding sign. See also Section 1163.04(c). (c) Shall be exempt from regulation when in compliance with Section 1163.04(d). (d) See Section 1163.04(e)(1). (e) See also Section 1163.04(e)(2). | (f) Permitted for institutional uses only. See also Section 1163.04(e)(3). (g) Permitted as needed to achieve the intended public purpose. NP = Not permitted NA = Not applicable sq ft = square feet ft = feet | |||||
(b) Residential Development Identification Signs. Residential development identification signs shall be permitted for each entrance to a residential subdivision, planned unit residential development or multi-family development pursuant to the area and height limitations of Schedule 1163.04 in compliance with the following regulations:
(1) Such signs shall be placed on private property not less than 10 feet from the street right of way, and shall be located not less than 25 feet to a side lot line.
(2) A maximum of two sign faces shall be permitted per entrance: either as a double-sided freestanding sign or as two single-sided signs. Such signs shall be mounted on a foundation, wall or other entrance feature. Freestanding signs shall be erected in a landscaped setting and not on sidewalks, drives or in parking lots. Neither the landscaping nor the freestanding sign shall obstruct the view of vehicles entering or exiting the property.
(c) Institution Identification Signs.
(1) A freestanding sign for an institutional use in a residential district may have all or a portion of the permitted sign area set forth in Schedule 1163.04 devoted to changeable copy.
(2) A freestanding sign for an institutional use shall be located no closer than 10 feet from the street right-of-way and no closer than 25 feet to a side lot line.
(3) Freestanding signs shall be erected in a landscaped setting and not on sidewalks, drives or in parking lots. Neither the landscaping nor the freestanding sign shall obstruct the view of vehicles entering or exiting the property.
(d) Instructional Signs. Instructional signs shall be permitted on a lot in a residential district that is devoted to a conditional use or multi-family development provided such signs comply with the following:
(1) Instructional signs shall be clearly intended, designed and located for instructional purposes, as determined by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission, as appropriate.
(2) Each sign shall not larger than necessary to serve the intended instructional purpose, and
(3) The sign shall not in a location and does not possess design characteristics that constitute or serve the purposes of an identification sign.
(e) Temporary Signs. Temporary signs are permitted in Residential Districts subject to the following provisions:
(1) Temporary Signs for Individual Lots in Residential Districts:
A. Each residential unit shall be permitted to erect one temporary sign either in a window or as a freestanding sign in the front yard. Such temporary sign shall be displayed for no longer than 30 days, after which time such sign shall either be removed or replaced.
B. In addition to subsection (e)(1)A. above, each residential unit shall be permitted to erect temporary signs for a period not to exceed 30 consecutive days during any primary, general or special election.
C. Temporary freestanding signs shall be located at least 10 feet from a public right-of-way or a side lot line.
D. Temporary signs for commercial uses shall not be permitted in residential districts except that one temporary sign promoting a garage sale shall be permitted. Such sign shall be posted on private property for a period not to exceed 72 hours, on not more than two separate occasions in any given year.
(2) Project Real Estate/Construction Signs. A project real estate or construction sign shall comply with the following:
A. One project real estate/construction sign shall be permitted for each street frontage only for the following types of uses and lots.
i. Advertising the sale of a vacant lot when the area of the lot is equal to or greater than one (1) acre.
ii. Identifying the development of an approved project during construction and prior to the installation of the permanent identification sign for a subdivision, planned unit residential development, multi-family development or a lot that is proposed for development of a nonresidential use that is entitled to a permanent freestanding sign as set forth in Schedule 1163.04.
B. Such signs shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any street right-of-way.
C. A project real estate or construction sign shall be erected and maintained on a lot only during the period of time that the parcel is up for sale, rent or lease or the building project is under construction. Such temporary sign shall be removed within fourteen (14) calendar days of installation of the permanent identification sign.
(3) Special Event Signs for Institutional Uses. Such signs shall comply with the following:
A. One temporary freestanding sign or one banner attached to the front of the building shall be permitted for a period not to exceed 14 days, not more than three times per calendar year for the purposes of announcing a community event, program or festival. Special event signs may be permitted for a period longer than 14 days only when the Planning Commission approves an extend time frame for the special event, pursuant to Section 1175.04.
B. A temporary freestanding sign shall be located no closer than 10 feet from the street right-of-way line.
C. Such sign shall be removed within two days of the completion of the event or project.