The following provisions define the categories of signs permitted by this Chapter in Residence Zoning Districts and set forth certain specific regulations with respect to each category. All other provisions of this Chapter, which are by their nature applicable to any of the following categories of signs, shall apply to such categories.
(a) Institutional or Place of Worship Signs - Bulletin Boards.
(1) Any church, religious sect or congregation, community center of similar semipublic, public or institutional use may erect and maintain for their own use a bulletin board or announcement sign.
(2) The area of each display surface of such signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, nor the total of all surfaces exceed sixty-four (64) square feet.
(3) If not attached flat against a building, said sign shall be at least five (5) feet from all front property lines and right-of-way.
(4) A maximum of one (1) such sign shall be permitted for the development.
(b) Real Estate Signs.
(1) Real estate signs advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which they are erected and maintained shall be located at least five (5) feet from any property line or, at the seller's option, may be mounted flat against the premises to which it pertains.
(2) The area of each display surface of such signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet, nor shall the total of all surfaces exceed twelve (12) square feet in Residential Zoning Districts.
(3) Any such sign shall be removed five (5) days after the closing on the premises is complete.
(4) A maximum of one (1) such non-illuminated sign shall be permitted for the property.
(c) Contractors Signs.
(1) Signs announcing the name of contractors, subcontractors, materials, suppliers, or architects participating in the construction or improvement of a building shall be permitted during the actual construction period, provided that such signs shall be located only on the parcel of land being improved.
(2) The area of each display surface of such signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet, nor shall the total of all surface exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in Residential Districts.
(3) The area of each display surface of such signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, nor shall the total of all surfaces exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in all other Districts.
(4) Said sign shall be at least five (5) feet from all property lines and right-of-way.
(5) A maximum of one (1) such unlit sign shall be permitted per lot.
(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13; Ord. 2016-07-L&R. Passed 10-25-16.)