Signs for all residential uses and for nonresidential uses in residential districts shall comply with the regulations set forth in this Section.
(a) Sign Standards. Signs for all residential uses and for nonresidential uses in residential districts shall be limited in number, area, height and setback based on the type of use, as set forth in Table 1286.09(a).
Signs in Residential Districts | ||||
Type | Maximum Number Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign | Regulations for Freestanding Signs | |
Maximum Height | Min Setback from ROW | |||
(1) Single-Family | ||||
A. Permanent Signs | ||||
1. Address or window sign | 1 per DU | 2 sq ft | -- | -- |
2. Freestanding sign | 1/building | 2 sq ft | 6 ft | 0 (a) |
B. Freestanding sign for Residential Subdivision | 2/subdivision entrance | 36 sq ft | 6 ft | -- |
(2) Multi-Family | ||||
A. Permanent Signs | ||||
1. Address or window sign | 1 per DU | 2 sq ft | -- | -- |
1/public entrance to building | 2 sq ft | -- | -- | |
2. Freestanding sign | 1/development entrance | 32 sq ft | 6 ft | 3 ft |
(3) Instructional Sign | Shall be exempt from regulations when in compliance with Section 1286.03(d)(8), Instructional Signs. | |||
Notes to Table 1286.09(a): (a) But no closer that ten (10) feet from the pavement of the travel lane of the public or private street. (b) Or fraction thereof, except as otherwise permitted in Section 1286.09(b)(4), Supplemental Regulations for Permanent Freestanding Signs, for lots that exceed 500 feet in street frontage. DU = Dwelling Unit | ||||
(b) Supplemental Regulations for Permanent Freestanding Signs.
(1) Freestanding signs shall be erected in a landscaped setting and not on sidewalks, drives, or in parking lots.
(2) No part of a freestanding 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.
(3) For residential subdivisions, the freestanding sign shall have a maximum of two (2) sign faces per entrance and be either a double-faced freestanding sign or two (2) single-sided sign faces attached to walls or entry features located one (1) on each side of the street entrance.
(4) For nonresidential uses, one (1) additional primary freestanding sign shall be permitted for every 500 feet of street frontage or fraction thereof per lot greater than 500 feet. For corner lots, each street frontage shall be calculated separately. Freestanding signs on the same lot shall be separated by a minimum of 200 feet, as measured along the street right-of-way line. For corner lots, both sides of the intersection shall be used in measuring spacing.
(5) For nonresidential uses, a maximum of thirty percent (30%) of the permitted freestanding sign area may be devoted to changeable copy.
A. The changeable copy shall not be changed more than once per day.
B. Changeable copy may be either computer driven or manually changed.
(c) Supplemental Regulations for Temporary Signs. Temporary signs are permitted in Residential Districts subject to the following provisions:
(1) Temporary Signs for Individual Lots in R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 Residential Districts:
A. Each residential unit shall be permitted to erect temporary signs either in a window or as a freestanding sign in the front yard. The area of each temporary signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet. Such temporary sign shall be displayed for no longer than thirty (30) days, after which time such sign shall either be removed or replaced.
B. Temporary freestanding signs shall be located at least three (3) feet from a public right-of-way or a side lot line.
C. Temporary signs for commercial uses shall not be permitted in residential districts except that one (1) temporary sign promoting a garage sale or a contractor working on-site shall be permitted. Such sign shall be posted on private property for a period not to exceed seven (7) calendar days, and not more than two (2) separate occasions in any given calendar year.
D. The height of temporary freestanding signs shall not exceed four (4) feet.
(2) Project /Construction Signs. A project or construction sign shall comply with the following:
A. Such signs shall be located a minimum of three (3) feet from any street right-of-way.
B. A project or construction sign may 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 two (2) business days of installation of the permanent identification sign.
C. The maximum area shall be thirty-two (32) square feet, and the maximum height shall be six (6) feet.
(3) Other Temporary Signs for Non-residential Uses. Such signs shall comply with the following:
A. One (1) temporary freestanding sign or one banner attached to the front of the building shall be permitted for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days, four times per calendar year. Such signs may be permitted for a period longer than fourteen (14) days only when the Planning Commission approves an extended time frame. The maximum area shall be twelve (12) square feet.
B. A temporary freestanding sign shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet from the street right-of-way line or a side lot line.
(Ord. 8-13. Passed 5-14-13.)