Within the residential districts, the following signs are permitted:
(A) Address/building name sign. One address/building name wall sign, not exceeding 10 square feet in area, for multi-family and non-residential uses.
(B) Wall sign for existing nonconforming commercial uses. The total aggregate square footage of all wall signs shall not exceed the sum of 15% of leased or owned building wall area on an improved public road frontage. No more than 2 wall signs shall be allowed on an improved public road frontage for an individual business. The maximum sign surface area for an individual wall sign may not exceed 200 square feet. See § 153.208(C) through (J) for additional commercial wall sign requirements.
(C) Home occupation sign. One non-illuminated home occupation sign, not to exceed 6 square feet, for single-family residential properties only.
(1) The sign must be located in the required front yard only.
(2) The sign shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the public right-of-way and a minimum of 5 feet from a side property line, and shall meet traffic visibility requirements as defined in § 153.205(B).
(3) The sign must be made of wood or metal. The sign shall be non-illuminated and supported by a wood or metal post and frame.
(4) The maximum height of the sign, from grade to the highest point of the sign, shall not exceed 6 feet.
(5) The sign must not have more than 2 sides.
(6) A sign permit is required. A certificate of compliance for a home occupation may be required to be obtained before a sign permit will be allowed by the city.
(D) Agricultural business sign. An agricultural business sign is permitted with the following regulations:
(1) The maximum sign area cannot exceed 32 square feet;
(2) The maximum height of the sign, from grade to the highest point of the sign, shall not exceed 6 feet;
(3) The sign shall be non-illuminated;
(4) The sign shall be made of wood, metal, or a combination thereof;
(5) The sign shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from the side or front property line, and shall meet traffic visibility requirements as defined in § 153.205(B);
(6) The sign shall be located within the required front yard;
(7) No more than 1 sign is permitted on any 1 property;
(8) The sign must not have more than 2 sides;
(9) Agricultural business signs shall be allowed in all districts where an agricultural business is permitted.
(E) Freestanding neighborhood identification sign. One freestanding neighborhood identification monument sign is permitted for residential developments, unless otherwise approved as part of a PUD, with the following regulations:
(1) The identification sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area per surface;
(2) The maximum height shall be 6 feet;
(3) The sign must be located a minimum of 10 feet from the public right-of-way and a minimum of 5 feet from all other property lines, and shall meet traffic visibility requirements as defined in § 153.205(B);
(4) The sign may be externally illuminated and shall meet the lighting requirements of § 153.185;
(5) The sign must be maintained by landlord/property owner or homeowners' association;
(6) The sign must not have more than 2 sides.
(F) Freestanding sign for non-residential uses or existing nonconforming commercial uses. One freestanding sign is permitted for each permitted non-residential use and existing non-conforming commercial use, with the following regulations:
(1) Single- or multi-tenant building or develop- ment. One freestanding sign shall be allowed for a single- or multi-tenant building or development.
(2) Non-residential uses and existing noncon- forming commercial uses. The surface area shall not exceed 80 square feet, and may include up to 50% of the total area as changeable electronic or non-electronic copy for signs fronting on a minor connector roadway as shown in the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
(3) Non-residential use. The surface area shall not exceed 40 square feet, and may include up to 50% of the total area as changeable electronic or non-electronic copy for signs fronting on a local street.
(4) Maximum height. The maximum height for a freestanding sign shall be the lowest point of the roof or parapet of the principal building with which it is associated.
(5) Base of a monument sign. The base of a monument sign shall be designed with compatible materials and color that architecturally match the principal structure with which it is associated. The width of the base shall not exceed the width of the sign face.
(6) Base of a pylon sign. The base of a pylon sign shall be designed with compatible materials and color that architecturally match the principal structure so that posts or column supports are not exposed.
(7) No more than 2 sides. A sign may not have more than 2 sides.
(8) Setbacks. The sign shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from the public right-of-way and a minimum of 5 feet from all other lot lines, and shall meet traffic visibility requirements as defined in § 153.205(B):
(9) Illumination and lighting requirements. The sign may be internally or externally illuminated and shall meet the lighting requirements of § 153.185.
(Ord. 537, passed 11-8-2004; Am. Ord. 596, passed 2-8-2010; Am. Ord. 616, passed 7-9-2012)