No sign shall be permitted in any residential district except the following:
A. Nameplates: No nameplates shall project higher than seven feet (7') above ground level.
1. For one- and two-family dwellings, there shall not be more than one nameplate, not exceeding one square foot in area, for each dwelling unit, indicating the name or address of the occupant. Historical identification signs will not be considered as the one nameplate for the property.
2. For multiple-family dwellings, for apartment hotels, and for buildings other than dwellings, a single identification sign not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area and indicating only the name of the building and the name of the management thereof may be displayed. Historical identification signs will not be considered as the nameplate for the above properties.
B. Historic Landmark Signs: Historic landmark signs are permitted in all zoning districts. Historical identification signs will all be made of similar material and of an identical mold. These signs may not be located within five feet (5') of any right of way or within three feet (3') of any property line. These signs may be freestanding or may be attached directly to a home or structure. Permits will be given by the historic preservation commission to homes or buildings included in a historic district or on the local historic register. The permits will not be subject to the fee requirements found in this chapter.
C. Subdivision Signs: Signs to identify a subdivision will require a sign permit. The applicant must provide the city with a sketch of the proposed sign. No part of a subdivision sign shall encroach on a public right of way. A subdivision sign may not project higher than seven feet (7') above curb level and may not exceed thirty (30) square feet in area.
D. Signs Accessory To Parking Areas: Signs designating entrances or exits to or from a parking area are limited to one sign per entrance or exit and to a maximum size of three (3) square feet per sign. One sign per parking area designating the conditions of use or identity of such parking area and limited to a maximum size of eight (8) square feet shall be permitted, provided, that on corner lots two (2) such signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.
E. Church Bulletin Signs: There shall not be more than one church bulletin sign per lot, except on a corner, two (2) signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. The sign shall not be more than thirty two (32) square feet in area. No sign shall be closer than eight feet (8') to any other zoning lot. No sign shall project higher than seven feet (7') above the curb level or beyond the property line into the public right of way.
F. For Sale And To Rent Signs: There shall be not more than one for sale or to rent sign per lot except that on a corner lot two (2) signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No sign shall exceed eight (8) square feet in area nor be closer than eight feet (8') to any other zoning lot. No sign shall project higher than seven feet (7') above the curb level or beyond the property line into the public way.
G. Temporary Signs: Temporary signs are not permitted in the city right of way. They must remain on private property and can be located off premises, with the permission of the property owner. Special event signs can be erected two (2) weeks prior to an event and must be removed within three (3) days after the event. Garage sale signs may be displayed three (3) days prior to the sale and must be removed one day after the sale. Construction signs can be displayed during the actual construction, but must be removed upon completion. Political signs can be displayed for any length of time but must be removed no later than three (3) days following the election to which the sign pertains. Auction signs may be permitted as provided in subsection I of this section.
H. Ghost Signs: Ghost signs may be rehabilitated in any zoning district. A request to rehabilitate any ghost sign will be reviewed by the historic preservation commission. If the commission determines that the sign should be reestablished, the zoning administrator will issue a permit with no fee. Ghost signs will not be considered abandoned signs in the event they describe goods and services no longer provided on the premises.
I. Auction Signs: Auction signs, used primarily for the direction of traffic, will be allowed in the right of way provided that:
1. Said signs are no larger than five (5) square feet.
2. Said signs will be located in city owned right of way on the date of the sale only.
J. Home Occupation And Cottage Business Signs: Every permitted home occupation and cottage business will be allowed to have one sign, which must meet the following standards:
1. Sign can be no larger than three hundred twenty four (324) square inches.
2. Signs my not be longer than thirty-six inches (36") in any direction.
3. Sign may be displayed through a window or can be attached to the side of a structure. Signs may not be roof mounted.
4. Sign will not be permitted in the city right of way.
5. Sign cannot be internally or externally lighted.
K. Tiny Homes Signs: Signs for tiny homes as approved by board of adjustment in code section 10-22-11 shall be allowed as follows:
1. A nameplate sign shall be allowed during construction and not to exceed five (5) years after first occupancy.
2. Sign shall be allowed to be double faced.
3. Sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet per side.
4. Sign shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height.
5. Sign shall not be illuminated.
6. Only one sign shall be allowed per one or more adjoining of Tiny Homes developments. (Ord. C-203, 6-21-1994; amd. Ord. C-224, 11-1-1994; amd. Ord. C-433, 4-4-2006; Ord. D-80, 12-7-2021; Ord. D-085, 3-1-2022)