Within the A, E and R districts, the following signs are permitted:
A. One nameplate sign for each dwelling which shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area per surface and shall not have more than two (2) surfaces.
B. One nameplate sign for each dwelling group of six (6) or more units which shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area per surface, and no sign shall have more than two (2) surfaces.
C. One nameplate sign for each permitted use or use by conditional permit other than residential, and such sign shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area per surface.
D. One business sign up to sixty four (64) square feet in area per surface shall be permitted for a stand for the sale of agricultural products in the A zoning district. In addition, up to two (2) off site directional signs may be allowed for a stand for agricultural products if deemed necessary by the city council for traffic safety reasons. The directional signs shall be located outside of the public right of way and shall maintain a ten foot (10') setback from all property lines. The directional signs shall only be permitted during the season when the stand is open for business and shall be of a size as determined by the city council.
E. Any sign with over one square foot of surface shall be set back at least ten feet (10') from any property line. No sign shall exceed ten feet (10') in height above the average grade level. Signs may be illuminated, but such lighting shall be diffused or indirect and not illuminate beyond any lot line.
F. In the R-3A, R-3B and R-3C zoning districts, one development identification sign shall be permitted per entrance from a public street to said development, provided that the development consists of a minimum of one principal structure containing no fewer than three (3) dwelling units. Identification signs permitted herein shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in surface area.
G. Within the A and E districts, commercial greenhouses and nurseries are listed as permitted uses. Signage for these uses shall conform to the provisions for B-3 districts.
H. In the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts, one development identification sign shall be permitted per entrance from a public street to said development, provided that the development consists of a minimum of twenty five (25) dwelling units. Identification signs permitted herein shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in surface area. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)