In all classes of residential districts, no sign, business sign, nameplate sign, or advertising sign shall be erected except in conformance with the following requirements, which shall not require a permit.
(A) Nameplate.
(1) A nameplate sign, or professional nameplate sign identifying the owner or occupant of a building or dwelling unit, provided the surface area of such sign does not exceed four square feet. Such sign may be placed in any front yard, but in no case may it be placed in any side yard. Such sign may be illuminated.
(2) One nameplate sign for a dwelling group of five or more units not exceeding five square feet in surface area. Such signs may indicate the names and addresses of the buildings or they may be a directory for occupants. Such sign may be placed in any front yard, but in no case may it be placed in any side yard. Such sign may be illuminated.
(3) One identification sign, not to exceed 50 square feet in area, for the following uses: church, school, hospital, sanitarium, club, library, or similar uses. Such signs shall be solely for the purpose of displaying the name of the institution and its activities or services. Such sign may be illuminated. Such sign may be placed in any front yard, but in no case may it be placed in any side yard.
(B) Temporary.
(1) A sign pertaining to the lease or sale of a building or property, provided such sign shall not exceed 12 square feet in surface area. Such sign shall not be illuminated.
(2) Temporary signs advertising a new subdivision or development may be placed in any front yard, in no case shall such sign be placed in any side yard, nor shall such sign be illuminated. Each subdivision or development shall be allowed the following signs:
(a) One sign not to exceed 96 square feet in surface area, no more than 15 feet in height or less than two feet above ground;
(b) One sign not to exceed 12 square feet in surface area, no more than 15 feet in height or less than two feet above ground; and
(c) Directional signs not to exceed two square feet in surface area, provided that each subdivision shall be limited to one such sign per major thoroughfare approach to the subdivision or development. No such sign shall be allowed adjacent to minor residential streets.
(3) Temporary signs identifying an engineer, architect, contractor, or product engaged in or used in the construction of a building, provided such signs shall not exceed 12 square feet each in surface area, except where a larger dimension sign is required by state or federal regulations, and are no more than 15 feet in height or less than two feet above the ground, and provided that such signs are removed prior to occupancy of the building. Such signs may be placed in any front yard, but in no case may they be placed in any side yard. Such signs shall not be illuminated.
(4) Election signs. Political signs are permitted for a period of not more than 30 days prior to a primary election and ten days after a general election. Political signs shall be located on private property and shall not be placed on sign posts, light poles, utility poles, trees, and the like.
(C) Directional signs.
(1) Directional unilluminated signs not to exceed four square feet in surface area for the following uses: church, school, hospital, sanitarium, club, library, or similar uses, provided that each shall be limited to one such sign per major thoroughfare approach. No such sign shall be allowed adjacent to minor residential streets.
(2) Directional signs in any parking area necessary for the orderly movement of traffic, provided that such sign shall not be used as advertising space. Such sign may be illuminated.
(Ord. 5-6, passed 7-8-2002) Penalty, see § 152.99