1. In residential districts signs shall be limited to a maximum of fifty (50) feet in gross surface area. Signs which measure twelve (12) square feet or less in gross surface area shall not be required to obtain a permit unless such sign is illuminated in which case it would be required to obtain an electrical permit. Temporary signs as defined in this ordinance, and which measure twelve (12) square feet or less in gross surface area are also exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit. Signs used for the purpose of advertising an allowed home operation shall be limited to one (1) square foot in size. All signs must be at least five (5) feet from any property line and cannot overhang a public street, alley or sidewalk. Signs in residential zoning districts shall be limited to a maximum of ten (10) feet in height.
2. The following signs are hereby expressly prohibited in residential districts for erection, maintenance, construction, repair, alteration, location or relocation:
a. Roof signs.
b. Signs advertising products or services for sale, use or rent, except the subject real estate which is itself for sale or rent (see Section 10-146.11(8) Temporary Signs), except as otherwise allowed.
c. Pennants - except in connection with a yard/garage sale and only for the duration of the sale.
d. Streamers - except in connection with a yard/garage sale and only for the duration of the sale.
e. Signs with neon lights.
f. Signs with interchangeable letters unless such changeable board is enclosed behind a lockable transparent door.
g. Prohibited signs as defined in section 10-146.2.
(Ord. No. 2007-33, 12-27-07)