A permit shall not be required for the following signs:
(A) Subdivision marketing sign.
(1) Permitted sign structure. Ground.
(2) Modifications to general regulations:
(a) Maximum number of signs. One sign for every 20 platted and unoccupied lots, not to exceed a total of four signs
(b) Location of signs. No sign may be placed closer than 50 feet from an intersecting R.O.W.
(c) Minimum setback. Not applicable.
(d) Placement time. Placement time is 12:00 noon Friday to 5:00 a.m. Monday, prohibiting placement between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Friday and prohibiting pickup prior to 7:00 p.m. Sunday.
(e) Duration. Signs may be placed upon subdivision approval. The signs shall be valid for one year from subdivision approval or upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy on 75% of the lots.
(B) Builder sign.
(1) Permitted sign structure. Ground.
(2) Modifications to general regulations:
(a) Duration. Signs may only be placed after issuance of a building permit and must be removed upon the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
(b) Minimum setback. Not applicable.
(C) Real estate sign.
(1) Permitted sign structure. Attached, monument and/or ground.
(2) Modifications to general regulations:
(a) Minimum letter/logo height. Not applicable.
(b) Maximum height. Five feet above grade for ground signs; below roof line for attached.
(c) Maximum area. Sixty-four square feet with a maximum of 32 square feet per sign face.
(d) Maximum number of signs. One per site.
(e) Minimum setback. Not applicable for ground signs four square feet or less per face in area.
(D) Garage/yard sale sign. Garage or yard sale signs erected on private property with the permission of the property owner provided the surface area of the sign does not exceed six square feet and erected for no longer than 72 hours. Date sign is placed must be on sign. No permit is required.
(E) Window sign.
(1) Window signs may not obscure more than 15% of the window area per facade measured and located within ten vertical feet from the at-grade exterior entrance to the unit.
(2) The area of the sign shall be measured by the smallest box that could be drawn around the continuity of the sign (see Appendix B).
(3) No illuminated window signs shall be allowed within two feet of the window glazing except for open/closed signs.
(Ord. 060518D, passed 6-18-2006)