Accessory signs in residential one- and two-family districts shall be designed, erected, altered, moved and maintained in whole or in part, in accordance with these regulations. Only the following types of signs shall be permitted as to use, structure, size and number and shall be regulated as follows:
(a) Development Signs. One temporary development sign not to exceed twenty-four square feet in area, not to exceed five feet in height above finished grade and located not less than twenty feet from any lot line on the lot upon which a building is under construction and which shall be removed within fourteen days of the beginning of the intended use of the project.
(b) Integral Signs. One integral sign not to exceed two square feet in area.
(c) Nameplate. One nameplate not to exceed two square feet in total area and located not less than five feet from any lot line of the premises.
(d) Real Estate Signs.
(1) One temporary real estate sign not exceeding six square feet in area or three feet in height above finished grade shall be permitted for each dwelling or lot. Such sign shall be located not less than five feet from the front or any side lot line and shall be removed within seven days of the sale, provided, however, two such signs shall be permitted on a single parcel which abuts two streets subject to the regulations herein. "Open House" directional arrows not exceeding three square feet in area are permitted provided that the sign shall not exceed three feet in height above finished grade, any such sign shall be removed by sundown, and shall be placed not less than three feet from any lot line.
(2) One temporary subdivision sign which shall not exceed fifty square feet in area. No temporary subdivision sign shall be located within one hundred feet from any occupied residence and shall be on the premises within the subdivision being developed.
(3) A model house sign not exceeding six square feet in area shall be permitted on the same lot as the residence being displayed as a model. Permits for a subdivision sign shall be for a period not to exceed one year and may be renewed only if construction at the date of renewal is being pursued diligently.
(e) Security Signs. Security signs may only be of a type which is readily affixed to a window or door, such as a sticker or decal and may be no more than fifteen square inches in area.
(f) Street Address and Residential Name Signs. Two signs not exceeding three square feet in area each, bearing house (street) numbers, street name and name of the resident shall be permitted. Such signs may be allowed on mailboxes, but shall otherwise be located at least five feet from the nearest property line and shall not be over five feet above finished grade.
(g) Home Sale Signs. One sign indicating that a home sale is being conducted on the lot where the sale is taking place which shall not exceed three square feet in area and which remains erected only for the period of the sale, not to exceed three days. (Ord. 03-37. Passed 11-3-03.)