(a) General. No sign shall be allowed in residential areas except for the following categories of signs that comply with the provisions of this Chapter and have received approval if necessary, as set forth in section 9.25.030(b).
(b) Permanent Signs. The following permanent signs are allowed in residential areas:
(1) On-site directional signs.
(2) Building management identification signs, provided that:
(A) Multiple residential developments located on lots of 100 feet or less in width may be permitted one building management identification sign with a maximum area of five square feet.
(B) Multiple residential developments located on lots exceeding 100 feet in width may be permitted one building management identification sign with a maximum area of 15 square feet.
(C) Except as permitted in this section, the building management identification sign shall be fastened parallel to the surface of the building, or be constructed as a ground sign parallel with the main building, with a maximum of four feet in height, and shall not project farther than five feet from the building. No sign shall be permitted on the roof, eave vents, or on the wall above the first floor.
(3) Development or subdivision entry signs, provided that:
(A) Single-family residential subdivisions containing a minimum of 20 units may be permitted development or subdivision entry signs at primary entrances to the development with a maximum sign area of 20 square feet per face. The proposed signs at primary entrances may be located on both sides of the street.
(B) The development or subdivision entry signs adjacent to each primary entrance shall be incorporated into a monumentation style structure, constructed of decorative block/brick and/or similar material, located behind the corner cutoff area, and have a maximum height of six feet. Signs with a maximum height of three feet may be located within the corner cutoff area.
(C) All development or subdivision entry signs, if lighted, shall be externally illuminated and all lighting shall be directed away from the street and adjacent properties.
(D) Height of all development or subdivision entry signs shall be measured from the adjacent grade elevation.
(E) An entity, such as a homeowners' association or a landscape and lighting district, shall be formed, empowered, and required to maintain all development or subdivision entry signs.
(c) Temporary Signs. The following temporary signs are allowed:
(1) Noncommercial signs no larger than six square feet in size for no more than 45 consecutive calendar days, no more than 90 days in the aggregate, consecutive or non-consecutive, within a calendar year. Any temporary sign in relation to a specific event (e.g., an election) shall be removed within seven calendar days after the event.
(2) Two inflated signs, not exceeding 15 feet in height, displayed for no more than 30 consecutive calendar days, no more than 60 days in the aggregate, consecutive or non- consecutive, within a calendar year.
(3) Active building board signs.
(Ord. 221, passed 7-6-2022)