(A) Except as otherwise provided in this Sign Code, it shall be unlawful to construct or maintain a sign in a residential district in violation of the specifications and requirements of this Sign Code.
(B) Wall signs.
(1) Wall signs shall only be placed upon community buildings within residential subdivisions unless required by law.
(2) The maximum cumulative sign area of wall signs shall be calculated at one square foot of sign area per linear foot of building frontage. A minimum cumulative sign area of six square feet shall be permitted. A maximum cumulative sign area of 16 square feet shall not be exceeded.
(3) Marquee, blade, shingle, canopy, projecting and other related types of signage shall be prohibited.
(4) Wall signage may be located on a building elevation that faces a current or planned right-of-way.
(5) Wall signs shall not extend horizontally a distance greater than 80% of the width of the building wall on which it is displayed.
(6) Wall signs shall not extend above or beyond the wall or roof line.
(7) Wall signs may be internally or externally illuminated provided such illumination meets the requirements of the Sign Code and the town's Development Code.
(8) Wall signs shall not be digital.
(C) Freestanding or monument signs.
(1) One on-site freestanding or monument sign is allowed per arterial roadway frontage (collector roadway frontage when arterial roadway frontage does not exist). Freestanding or monument signs shall be located adjacent to the subdivision entrance(s).
(2) Sign height.
(a) The maximum height of any freestanding sign shall not exceed eight feet in height for any property.
(b) The width of the sign base shall not be greater than ten feet.
(c) The architectural elements of the sign are included in the height calculation.
(3) Sign area.
(a) The maximum area of a freestanding sign shall be 32 square feet.
(b) The architectural elements of the sign are excluded from the sign area calculation.
(4) Freestanding signs shall maintain a distance of at least 200 linear feet apart on the same parcel or at least 50 linear feet on different parcels.
(5) All freestanding signs and sign structures must contain similar architectural elements and materials visually compatible with related buildings on the site. All supports used as a part of freestanding or monument sign structures shall be covered/wrapped and architecturally integrated with the structure.
(6) Freestanding signs must be located at least five feet from all property lines, easements and/or rights-of-way, except where such placement may be allowed with a right-of-way permit. Additional clearance from other structures and utilities may be required.
(7) Freestanding signs must not be located within any sight distance or sight triangle areas defined by the Town of Florence.
(8) Freestanding signs may be internally or externally illuminated provided such illumination meets the requirements of the sign code and the town's Development Code.
(9) Freestanding digital signs.
(a) Freestanding digital signs are only permitted in the MFR, MHS and RV residential zoning districts.
(b) Should one or more of the permitted freestanding signs be digital, freestanding digital signs shall also be in compliance with the digital sign requirements provided for employment/commercial and mixed-use zoning districts.
(D) Window signs with commercial messages are prohibited in residential zoning districts.
(E) Temporary signs for subdivisions.
(1) During the construction phase, each subdivision may have one on-site sign located at the subdivision advertising the subdivision. The sign shall have a maximum sign area of 96 square feet and may be single or double faced with a maximum height of 10 feet and boxed edges. The sign shall not be located within 100 feet of any property line of an existing residence. The sign must be removed when 95% of the lots within the subdivision are sold and/or the on-site sales office(s) closes.
(2) Subdivision identification flags may be placed on or behind the property line of the subdivision. No more than 12 flags may be placed at any one subdivision. The flags shall have a maximum area of 12 square feet and may not be maintained higher than 25 feet above the adjoining ground. The flags must be removed when 95% of the lots in the subdivision are sold and/or the on-site sales office closes.
(3) Additional on-site subdivision advertising and directional signs may be permitted if approved in a comprehensive sign plan (refer to § 150.101) or by a development agreement.
(F) Construction or development signs.
(1) One sign may be posted on the lot or parcel where the construction or repair will be conducted. The sign area shall have a maximum of 32 square feet and a maximum height of eight feet.
(2) Signs shall be allowed from three months preceding physical site construction or development to one month after the completion of construction or issuance of a certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first.
(Ord. 667-19, passed 11-18-2019)