The following do not require a Sign Permit but are subject to the restrictions described:
(a) Atm Signs. Signage for Automated Teller Machines shall be limited to one square foot of sign area and must have an opaque background. It may be internally illuminated.
(b) Barber Poles. According to state law, all barber shops must display either a Barber Pole or a Window Sign reading "Barber." If a Barber Pole is displayed, it may not exceed 28 inches in height and the traditional red-white-blue stripe pattern is allowed to revolve and have internal illumination. Barber Poles or barber window signs do not require a Sign Permit but the method of mounting them may be subject to certain Building Codes.
(c) Construction Trailer Signs.
(d) Development Signs.
(1) Both commercial and residential developments can have one On-Premise Development Sign per entrance to the development from a dedicated or non-dedicated roadway.
(2) Both commercial and residential developments can have a maximum of two Off-Premise Development Signs, which have a message conveying directions how to get to the development.
(3) Such Signs shall be limited to 32 square feet in area and be a maximum of eight feet in height.
(4) Can not be illuminated.
(5) Such signs may not interfere with the safe movement or lines of sight of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
(e) Direction Signs. Do not require a Permit, provided they conform to the following:
(1) Are limited a maximum of four square feet in area and three feet in height.
(2) Do not interfere with safe vehicular or pedestrian traffic circulation, or obstruct the view of drivers entering or exiting other private roads or public roads, highways or thoroughfares.
(3) Contains only information such as "in," "enter," "entrance," "out," "exit," "do not enter" or similar language or graphical images as approved by the Building and Zoning Department. No advertising or logos are permitted.
(4) Are located on the property to which they refer to and not be placed within a Public Right-Of-Way.
(f) Flags. Do not require a Permit, provided they conform to the following:
(1) No more than three Flags may be flown per eligible parcel of land.
(2) Flag Poles cannot exceed 35 feet in height.
(3) Flag Poles are required to be anchored by a firm foundation pre-approved by the Building and Zoning Department and therefore a Foundation Permit must be issued by the Building and Zoning Department for all Flag Poles. Poles of various heights are restricted to having certain maximum sizes of flags flown on them to prevent overloading the pole and presenting a potential danger to the community. The area of such flags must be determined according to the following table:
Pole Height Maximum Flag Size 35' 5' by 9'6" 30' 5' by 8' 25' 4' by 6' 20' 3' by 5' |
(g) Garage/yard Sale Signs. May be posted no more than three calendar days immediately preceding the start of the event.
(h) Governmental Signs.
(i) Holiday Signs. Do not require a Permit, provided they conform to the following:
(1) Are limited to an aggregate total of 60 days in any one given year, and to be displayed not more than 60 consecutive days.
(2) May be illuminated, animated and/or flashing, provided no safety or visibility hazards are caused by such illumination.
(3) Animated and/or flashing Holiday Signs are permitted for residential uses only, provided no safety or visibility
(4) Gas inflatable Holiday Signs must obtain a Sign Permit before installation.
(j) Information Signs. Do not require a Permit, provided they conform to the following:
(1) Are allowed only when they display information necessary for the safety and convenience of residents and visitors, such as "beware of dog" and "no trespassing”.
(2) May not exceed two square feet in area.
(3) May not contain advertising.
(k) Model Home Sign.
(1) Requires a Temporary Sign Permit from the Building and Zoning Department.
(2) Such Signs must not exceed eight square feet in area.
(3) May not be internally illuminated.
(l) Open House Signs. Do not require a Permit, provided they conform to the following:
(1) Regulations apply equally to both residential and commercial/industrial properties.
(2) Are limited to only three such signs for each open house.
(3) Shall be installed not more than three calendar days immediately preceding the open house and must be removed within two hours following conclusion of the open house event.
(4) May not exceed seven square feet in area or three feet in height.
(5) Must not be located in such a way that would interfere with the safe movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(m) Political Signs.
(n) Public Banners.
(o) Real Estate Signs. Do not require a Permit, provided they conform to the following:
(1) Are limited to one unlighted single or double-faced freestanding sign per street frontage.
(2) Are located on the property to which they refer to and not be placed within a Public Right-Of-Way.
(3) For residential properties, such signs are limited in size to six square feet in area and three feet in height.
(4) For commercial and/or industrial properties, such signs are limited to 16 square feet in area and 4 feet in height for lots with less than 10 feet of street frontage and 32 square feet in area and 8 feet in height for lots with street frontage of 100 feet or more.
(5) Must not be located in such a way that would interfere with the safe movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(p) Scoreboards. Do not require a Permit, provided they conform to the following:
(1) This applies to all types of Scoreboards including, but not limited to, portable Scoreboards, those constructed into a building structure, or free- standing Scoreboards.
(2) Provided the top of the Scoreboard does not exceed the Roof-Line of the tallest building on the premises, or if there is no building on the premise, then the Roof-Line of the nearest building adjacent to the premise, provided it does not exceed 20 feet in height.
(3) Providing that the Scoreboard illumination does not spread onto adjacent properties, nor cause nearby property owners harm or discomfort by the lights or lighting.
(4) Those Scoreboards built into a building structure or are mounted by any means into the ground, may be subject to other Building Code regulations and should be pre-approved by the Building and Zoning Department.
(q) Street Address Sign. Do not require a Permit, provided they conform to the following:
(1) For residential properties, such numbers must consist of Arabic numerals no less than three inches but not more than eight inches in height and located in such an area as to be readily visible from the street.
(2) For non-residential uses, maximum height of the numbers varies according to front Setback.
A. For Setbacks of less than 100 feet, the maximum height is 12 inches.
B. For setbacks between 100 and 200 feet, the maximum height is 18 inches.
C. For Setbacks over 200 feet, the maximum height is 24 inches.
(3) Shall contrast to the color of the surface on which they are mounted and shall be clearly identifiable from the street.
(r) Temporary Window Signs. Temporary Window Signs do not require a Sign Permit when in accordance with the following:
(1) Such signs are limited to one sign per window, with the total area of each sign not exceeding 25% of the area of the window in which it is placed, or six square feet, whichever is less, and limited to an aggregate maximum of 24 square feet per business.
(2) Erected for no longer than 30 calendar days. All previously displayed signage must be removed and not reinstalled for 14 calendar days.
(3) The name of the company or business is limited to a maximum of 25% of the actual size of the Temporary Window Sign.
(s) Traffic Control Signs.
(Ord. 51-08. Passed 11-4-08.)