This section of the sign regulations shall apply to all zoning districts designated as R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5.
(A) Signs permitted in the R1 and R2 (Low Density) Districts.
(1) One nameplate sign not exceeding a combined area of two square foot in area is permitted on the primary structure. No permit is required. No illumination is permitted.
(2) One sign in conjunction with a home occupations is permitted. Said sign must not exceed two square feet and shall not be illuminated. A permit is required.
(3) A church, or public building sign, shall not exceed 100 square feet in total area and may be illuminated according to provisions in this subchapter. A permit is required.
(4) Signs under temporary signs and exemptions in this subchapter are permitted as per the regulations of this subchapter.
(5) Gateway signs for subdivisions are permitted as per the regulations in the Subdivision Control Ordinance. Said signs shall not exceed six feet in height. Maximum size shall be 50 square feet in area.
(B) Signs permitted in the R3, R4, and R5 (Medium and High Density) Districts.
(1) One nameplate sign not exceeding two square foot in area is permitted per single family, duplex and/or multiple family unit. No permit is required. No illumination is permitted.
(2) One sign in conjunction with a home occupation is permitted on single family detached residences. Said sign must not exceed two square feet and shall not be illuminated. A permit is required.
(4) A wall sign stating only the name of the church, school, or public building may be approved by the Advisory Plan Commission, not to exceed 100 square feet.
(6) For funeral homes or mortuaries, an illuminated nameplate shall be permitted, provided it is not greater than 32 square feet in area.
(7) A maximum of two permanent or temporary multifamily project “identity signs” shall be permitted for the main entryway. In the event the project has entries from more than one street, additional identity signs may be permitted by the Advisory Plan Commission. Any temporary sign, as provided in § 152.212 shall be removed before a permanent sign may be erected. Project identity signs shall not exceed six feet in height. Maximum size shall be 50 square feet.
(C) Location.
(1) All permanent signs shall be placed a minimum of ten feet from any street right-of-way.
(2) All temporary signs shall be placed a minimum of ten feet from the pavement edge.
(3) Building-mounted signs shall be flush mounted. There shall be no projection of any sign above the roofline.
(4) Permitted signs shall not be placed in utility easements or drainage easements as defined on recorded plats or site plans.
(5) Signs shall not be placed as to interfere with the sight path of vehicular traffic.
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