(a) Purpose. Signage in residential districts poses a heightened risk of visual blight and unsightly clutter, as residential neighborhoods typically contain markedly less signage than other districts in order to maintain the residential character of the neighborhood. At the same time, communicating from one's residence is a distinct and impactful form of speech that should be protected, and nonresidential uses should be afforded adequate signage incidental to the primary use, i.e. on-premises signs, in residential districts. Signs permitted in these districts are smaller, fewer in number, and limited in sign type in order to limit visual clutter and distraction, while affording ample speech.
(b) Signs Permitted as Accessory to Dwellings.
(1) Permitted permanent sign use as accessory to dwellings: A-frame, Chalkboard, Flag, Geological, Minor, Projecting, Topiary, Wall, and Window. No more than four (4) permanent signs are permitted by right per dwelling.
(2) Permitted temporary signs as accessory to dwellings: A-frame, Banner, Chalkboard, Flag, Inflatable/Tethered, Minor, Pennant, Wicket, and Window. No more than four (4) temporary signs are permitted by right per dwelling.
(3) No more than four (4) flags as accessory to dwellings.
(c) Signs Permitted as Accessory to Non-dwellings.
(1) Permitted permanent sign use as accessory to non-dwellings: A-frame, Awning/Canopy, Chalkboard, Flags, Geological, Minor, Monument, Projecting, Topiary, Wall, and Window. No more than two (2) permanent signs are permitted by right per use.
(2) Permitted temporary signs: A-Frame, Banner, Chalkboard, Flag, Minor, Pennant, Wicket, and Window. No more than two (2) temporary signs are permitted by right per use.
(3) No more than four (4) flags.
(d) Dimension Specifications Chart. All maximum sign area requirements include the sum total sign area of all signs per use.
Permitted as Accessory to Dwellings | Permitted as Accessory to Non-dwellings | Temporary Signs as Accessory to Dwellings and Non-dwellings | Flags | |
Max. Sign Area | 6 sq. ft | 25 sq. ft. | 16 sq. ft. | 24 sq. ft. each |
Max. Height | 4 ft. | 4 ft. | 4 ft. | 20 ft. |
(Ord. 319. Passed 6-18-24.)