(A) In all classes of residence districts, no sign shall be erected, except the following:
(1) A nameplate sign, or professional nameplate sign, identifying the owner or occupant of a building or dwelling unit; provided, the surface area of the sign does not exceed two square feet. The sign may be placed in any front yard, but in no case may it be placed in any side yard. The sign may be illuminated;
(2) Except for dwelling groups of five or more units, a sign, pertaining to the lease or sale of a building or property, shall not exceed 12 square feet in surface area. The signs may indicate the names and addresses of the buildings, and provide information on lease or sale of the buildings or property. The signs may be placed in any front yard, but in no case may it be placed in any side yard;
(3) Temporary signs advertising a new subdivision or development may be placed in any f front yard; in no case shall the sign be placed in any side yard, nor shall the sign be illuminated. Each subdivision or development shall be allowed the following signs:
(a) One sign not to exceed 96 square feet in surface area, no more than 15 feet in height or less than two feet above the ground;
(b) One sign not to exceed 12 square feet in surface area, no more than 15 feet in height or less than two feet above the ground; and
(c) Directional signs not to exceed two square feet in surface area; provided that, each subdivision shall be limited to one sign per major thoroughfare approach to the subdivision or development. No sign shall be allowed adjacent to minor residential streets.
(4) Temporary signs identifying an engineer, architect, contractor or product engaged in or used in the construction of a building; provided, the signs shall not exceed 96 square feet each in surface area, and are no more than 15 feet in height or less than two feet above ground; and, provided, the signs are removed prior to occupancy of the building. The signs may be placed in any front yard, but in no case may they be placed in any side yard. The signs shall not be illuminated;
(5) One identification sign, not to exceed 48 square feet in area, for the following uses: church; school; hospital; sanitarium; club; library; or similar uses. The signs shall be solely for the purpose of displaying the name of the institution and its activities or services. The sign may be illuminated. The sign may be placed in any front yard, but in no case may it be placed in any side yard;
(6) Directional unilluminated signs not to exceed three square feet in surface area for the following uses: church; school; hospital; sanitarium; club; library; or similar uses; provided that, each shall be limited to one sign per major thoroughfare approach. No sign shall be allowed adjacent to minor residential streets;
(7) One identification sign, for a dwelling group of five to 12 units, not exceeding 24 square feet total surface area and one identification sign, for a dwelling group of 12 or more units, not exceeding 48 square feet in total surface area. Signs may indicate the names and addresses of the buildings, and provide information on lease or sale of the buildings or property signs may be placed in any front yard, but in no case may it be placed in any side yard. Signs may be illuminated;
(8) Directional signs in any parking area necessary for the orderly movement of traffic; provided that, the sign shall not be used as advertising space. The sign may be illuminated; and
(9) One sign not to exceed 48 square feet in area for a small retail grocery or food store which is operating under a conditional use permit in a residence district. Signs may be illuminated.
(B) Billboards shall not be a permitted use in all classes of residence districts.
(C) Rotating and flashing signs, not characterized as an electronic message center (EMC), shall not be a permitted use in all classes of residence districts.
(2002 Code, § 7.40) (Ord. 324, effective 11-20-1965; Ord. 106, Second Series, effective 3-15-1977; Ord. 156, Second Series, effective 1-1-1979; Ord. 9, Third Series, effective 7-15-1979; Ord. 123, Sixth Series, effective 8-26-2010; Ord. 146, Sixth Series, effective 5-25-2013; Ord. 150, Sixth Series, effective 7-20-2013; Ord. 14, Seventh Series, effective 9-20-2014) Penalty, see § 154.999