The following signs shall be permitted in all residential zones (RR, RA, RB, RC, RS, RD, RL, RH and RM), subject to any specific conditions listed below.
(A) Signs identifying a residential subdivision, limited to two signs at the main entrance(s) with the total square footage of each sign not exceeding 32 square feet.
(B) “For Sale” and “For Auction” signs, not exceeding 32 square feet and located on the residential premises being offered for sale or auction. Such signs will not require a permit.
(C) “For Rent” signs not exceeding six square feet and located on the premises being offered for lease. Such signs will not require a permit.
(D) Signs identifying apartment or multi-family complexes, consisting of eight dwelling units or more on a single lot, shall be permitted to display up to two signs at the entrance to such complexes, with the total square footage of such signs not exceeding 32 square feet.
(E) Signs identifying a major home occupation, which has been approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. Such sign shall be limited to two square feet and shall be required to be attached flush to the front facade of the residence.
(F) Signs identifying business offices, as permitted in the RH Zone, shall follow the PO guidelines contained in Table 1.
(G) (1) Signs identifying churches or schools or other type of institution, which may be permitted in any residential (R) zone may be permitted, not to exceed 32 square feet in area.
(2) In addition, one bulletin board or announcement board may be permitted not exceeding 20 square feet in area is allowed for any church, school, community center or other public or semi-public institution.
(H) Election signs shall be permitted to be placed on private property, subject to the conditions indicated below. Election signs shall not require a permit.
(1) Where signs are otherwise permitted, an election sign may be erected no sooner than 60 days before the election and the sign shall be removed within ten days following the election to which it applies, the owner of the property on which the sign is placed shall be responsible for its removal.
(2) Election signs may be placed on private fences with the owner’s permission no sooner than 60 days before the election and the signs shall be removed within ten days following the election to which it applies.
(3) Election signs may not be erected or placed on public property, including rocks, trees, public fences, sign posts, light poles or utility poles on public property.
(Ord. 8, passed 10-23-1987, § 11.17)