(a) All permanent signs in the R-2, R-3, R-4, PRD and MHD Districts shall conform to the maximum area, height and quantity regulations set forth in the table below:
PERMITTED PERMANENT SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS | ||||
Type | Maximum Number Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign | Regulations for Freestanding Signs | |
Maximum Height | Minimum Setback | |||
PERMITTED PERMANENT SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS | ||||
Type | Maximum Number Permitted | Maximum Area Per Sign | Regulations for Freestanding Signs | |
Maximum Height | Minimum Setback | |||
(1) Signs for Single-Family Buildings | ||||
Address sign | 1 per DU | 2 sq. ft. | - | - |
(2) Signs for Multi-Family Buildings | ||||
Address | 1 per DU | 2 sq. ft. | - | - |
Building identification sign (wall or freestanding) | 1 per building | 12 sq. ft. | 5 ft. | 10 ft. |
(3) Freestanding Sign for Residential Subdivision | 2 per entrance | 30 sq. ft. | 6 ft. | 3 ft. |
(4) Signs for Institutional Buildings | ||||
Address sign | 1 per address | 2 sq. ft. | - | - |
Wall sign | 1 per building | 6 sq. ft. | - | - |
Freestanding sign | 1 per parcel | 40 sq. ft. | 6 ft. | 5 ft. |
Instructional Sign | Shall be exempt from regulations when in compliance with Section 1293.09(a). | |||
Notes to Section: DU = Dwelling Unit | ||||
(b) Wall Signs. A wall sign may only be located on the portion of the front wall which corresponds to the interior dimensions of the building unit. Wall signs shall only be erected on the building unit's own exterior wall.
(c) Temporary Signs in Residential Districts. Two types of temporary signs are allowed in residential districts: window signs and lawn signs. These are to be distinguished from permanent signs which are regulated elsewhere in the zoning code. Residential temporary signs do not require a permit and their content is not regulated.
(d) Lawn Signs. Examples of temporary lawn signs are contractors' signs, for sale or rent signs, and political signs.
(1) Each sign can be no greater than six square feet in area. The combined total square footage may not exceed twelve square feet for all temporary lawn signs.
(2) No greater than four feet in height above the ground.
(3) Located a minimum of ten feet from the inside edge of the sidewalk.
(4) May not be placed in the required side yard setback.
(5) Height and location may be modified due to conditions of topography, existing foliage or similar conditions; the Zoning Administrator may grant exceptions to the above rules based on visibility; exceptions may include increasing height and area by no more than fifty percent and placing the sign within the ten foot front setback or side yard setback requirement.
(6) May be displayed for no more than forty-five days.
(e) Window Signs.
(1) May be placed inside a window.
(2) No greater than six square feet in area per sign.
(3) Combined total square footage may not exceed twelve square feet for all temporary window signs.
(4) May be displayed for no more than forty-five days.
(Ord. 3227. Passed 4-23-18.)