The following are the signs permitted in residential zoning districts along with all applicable standards of this chapter:
(a) Wall Signs On Dwellings. One wall sign is permitted on each individual lot used for residential purposes provided the sign is mounted flush to the façade of the principal dwelling and does not exceed two square feet.
(b) Development/Subdivision Signs.
(1) Signs identifying the principal entrances to subdivisions are permitted for any subdivision or housing development.
(2) Signs identifying multi-family housing facilities are permitted in districts zoned R-3.
(3) Signs identifying mobile home parks are permitted in districts zoned R-4.
(4) General Standards. All development/subdivision signs are subject to the following standards:
A. Each sign may have a maximum sign area of 24 square feet not including any fencing, wall, supporting brick, stone, or any other material used to frame, brace or otherwise provide structural support for the sign on which the sign is located.
B. No such sign shall exceed six feet in height.
C. The sign may only be illuminated through an external light source.
D. A maximum of one permanent monument sign or two signs attached to a supporting wall or fence may be permitted for each primary subdivision or development entrance.
E. The sign shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the public right-of-way.
F. The sign shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any adjacent lot lines.
(c) Signs for Agricultural or Nonresidential Uses.
(1) One on-site, permanent wall or monument sign may be permitted for any nonresidential use in 1.a residential zoning district provided the sign meets the following requirements:
A. The monument sign shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the public right-of-way.
B. The monument sign shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any adjacent property line.
C. The monument sign shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from any adjacent residential use.
D. The maximum sign area shall be 36 square feet.
E. No such sign or any portion of the structure shall exceed 10 feet in height.
F. Up to 50% of the sign may include manual changeable copy signage.
G. The sign may only be illuminated through an external light source.
(2) One on-site, permanent monument sign shall be permitted on any lot that is used primarily for an agricultural use provided the lot has a minimum area of five acres and the sign meets the same standards as established for monument signs in subsection (c)(1) hereof.
(d) Temporary Signs in Residential Zoning Districts. Each individual lot in a residential zoning district shall be permitted temporary signs in accordance with the provisions of Section 1179.08 Temporary Signs and other regulations of this chapter. (Ord. 7675. Passed 11-11-14.)