8-5-4-2: SIGNS PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS:
The following sign provisions apply to the agriculture residential (AR), planned residential (PR), and residential (R) districts:
   A.   Real Estate Signs: "For sale" and "for rent" signs pertaining to the sale or rental of property on which they are located shall be permitted in accordance with the following regulations:
      1.   There shall be not more than one sign on a lot, except on a corner lot or through lot where one such sign facing each street shall be permitted.
      2.   A sign shall not have more than twelve (12) square feet of area, and it shall be located not less than eight feet (8') from the nearest lot line.
      3.   Such a sign, when affixed to a building wall, shall not project higher than ten feet (10') above grade, and a ground sign shall not project higher than five feet (5') above the ground grade elevation below it.
      4.   Such a sign shall not be illuminated.
   B.   Identification Signs For Nonresidential Uses: On premises identification signs for nonresidential uses shall be permitted in accordance with the following regulations:
      1.   Nonresidential uses are allowed one identification sign affixed flat against a building wall and one ground sign. The signs may be illuminated by direct or indirect illumination arranged in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 8-5-6, "Structural And Safety Requirements For Signs", of this chapter.
         a.   Exception: On a corner or through lot, one additional ground sign shall be permitted. Thus, the nonresidential use can incorporate a sign that faces each street.
      2.   Each sign shall contain not more than sixteen (16) square feet of area and:
         a.   When affixed to a building wall, it shall not project higher than ten feet (10') above floor grade at entrance doorways;
         b.   A ground sign shall not be located nearer than eight feet (8') from the nearest interior lot line and not less than one-half (1/2) the depth of the required yard from the nearest lot line adjoining a street; and
         c.   It shall not project higher than ten feet (10') aboveground grade elevation.
   C.   Temporary Signs For Residential Development Projects: Temporary signs for a residential subdivision or development project are permitted in accordance with the provisions of section 8-5-5, "General Design And Placement Of Signs", of this chapter. (Ord. 10-001, 1-12-2010)