1390.06 PERMANENT SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.

   Permanent signs in residential districts (U1, U2, ASF, U3, U3E and U3EL districts) shall conform to the standards set forth in this section.

   (a)   Maximum Number and Area of Permanent Signs Attached to Buildings. Permanent signs attached to buildings shall conform to the maximum number and area limitations, based on type of use, as set forth in Table 1390.06(a). In addition to the sign area permitted in Table 1390.06(a), each building shall be permitted to display numerals indicating the building's street address, provided the numerals and letters do not exceed three inches in height.

Table 1390.06(a) Permanent Signs Attached to Buildings
Type	Maximum Number Permitted	Maximum Area per Sign
(1)   Single-family, two-family and attached single-family dwellings: nameplate	1 per dwelling unit(a)	2 sq. ft.
(2)   Apartment buildings: nameplate	1 per public building entrance	2 sq. ft.
(3)   Nonresidential uses
A.   Nameplate	1 per address	2 sq. ft.
B.   Building sign	1 per building	40 sq. ft.
C.   Instructional signs	Shall be exempt from regulations when in compliance with Section 1390.08.

 

   (b)   Regulations for Permanent Free-standing Signs.

      (1)   Permanent free-standing signs shall comply with the maximum number, area and height limitations and minimum setback from the street right-of-way set forth in Table 1390.06(b)(1).

Table 1390.06(b)(1) Permanent Free-standing Signs in Residential Districts
Type	Maximum Number Permitted	Maximum Area per Sign	Maximum Height	Minimum Setback from ROW
A.   Single-family, two-family and attached single-family dwellings identification sign	1/building	2 sq. ft.	3 ft.	10 ft.
B.   Subdivision entrances identification sign	2 per subdivision entrance	20 sq. ft.	4 ft.	0
C.   Apartment building identification sign	1 per vehicular entrance	24 sq. ft.	4 ft.	Equal to height of sign
D.   Nonresidential use identification sign	1 per vehicular entrance	24 sq. ft.	4 ft.	Equal to height of sign
E.   Directional sign for apartments and nonresidential uses	2 per driveway (1 in, 1 out)	4 sq. ft	3 ft.	0
F.   Instructional signs	Shall be exempt from regulations when in compliance with Section 1390.08.

 

      (2)   Landscaping. Free-standing signs shall be erected in a landscaped setting and not on sidewalks, drives or in parking lots. Neither the landscaping nor the ground sign shall obstruct the view of vehicles entering or exiting the property.

      (3)   Subdivision signs. Subdivision entrances shall be permitted a maximum of two sign faces per entrance, which may be either one double-sided free-standing sign, or two single-sided free-standing signs located one on each side of the street entrance.

      (4)   Minimum sign setback from side lot lines, intersections and driveways. Free-standing identification signs shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from any side lot line and shall comply with the location requirements set forth in Section 1390.10(a) to maintain visibility at intersections.

      (5)   Changeable copy on nonresidential use identification signs. Permanent free-standing signs for nonresidential uses in residential districts shall be permitted to have copy that is changed manually through placement of letters or symbols on a sign panel. A maximum of 75% of the sign panel shall be permitted to be changeable copy.

(Ord. 87-2009. Passed 4-20-09. Effective 5-20-09.)