The following signs are permitted signs that can be placed on property that is zoned ER, R1, R2, R3 and R4. This section does not include signage regulations for churches, school or other quasi-public institutions, which can be found under §§ 151.060 et seq. Permitted signs within the ER, R1, R2, R3 and R4 zoning districts are as follows:
(A) Exempted signs.
(B) Permitted permanent identification signs.
(1) Freestanding sign. Regulations of a freestanding sign restrict the location and the illumination of the sign. For the purpose of this chapter, a freestanding sign shall include all signs that are supported by either a masonry base or two six-by-six or four-by-four wood supports not exceeding a height of two feet.
(a) Location: All freestanding signs shall be located on private property in appropriate easements no closer than five feet from any property line or public right-of-way, and not obstruct line of sight from an adjacent roadway. Each freestanding sign must be surrounded with a landscaped bed of living plant material in accordance with the landscape ordinance as amended from time to time. The Traffic Advisory Committee must approve locations of all freestanding signs.
(b) Number: Each residential subdivision is permitted a maximum number of two freestanding signs per entrance into the development.
(c) Illumination: Internal illumination of residential freestanding signs is prohibited. All sign illumination must comply with § 151.003.
(d) Materials: All freestanding signs must be of masonry or wood construction.
(e) Items of information: Items of information on a freestanding sign shall be limited to the name of the residential subdivision, reference to the Village of Frankfort, and/or subdivision logo.
(f) Height: The maximum height of a freestanding sign is six feet in height to the highest part of the sign or post. The height of the freestanding sign may be increased 10% to allow for ornamental features.
(g) Area: The maximum area of a freestanding sign is 50 square feet per sign face.
(2) Pole-mounted shingle sign. Regulations of a pole-mounted shingle sign restrict the location, area and the illumination of the sign.
(a) Location: Pole-mounted shingle signs shall be located on private property in appropriate casements no closer than five feet from any property line or public right-of-way, and not obstruct lines of sight. The Traffic Advisory Committee must approve locations of all pole-mounted shingle signs.
(b) Number: One pole-mounted shingle sign shall be permitted per public right-of-way frontage.
(c) Illumination: Internal illumination of a pole-mounted shingle sign is prohibited. All sign illumination must comply with § 151.003.
(d) Items of information: Items of information on a pole-mounted sign shall be limited to the name of the residential subdivision, reference to the Village of Frankfort, and/or subdivision logo.
(e) Height: The maximum height allowed for a pole-mounted shingle sign is six feet to the highest part of the sign or post.
(f) Area: The maximum allowable area of a pole-mounted shingle sign is four square feet.
(Ord. 2243, passed 11-21-05)