9-13-13: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS:

The following signs shall be permitted in residential districts except that no sign shall be located closer than one-half (1/2) of the required setback distance of the lot:

   (A)   Nameplates, identification, and construction signs subject to the following:

      1.   Lots that contain single-family dwellings shall be permitted to have two (2) nameplates not to exceed two (2) square feet in area.

      2.   Lots with multi-family dwellings shall be permitted to have one identification sign not to exceed twelve (12) square feet in area.

      3.   In connection with the construction or remodeling (construction sign) of a building or subdivision there shall be permitted one sign not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area; on corner lots two (2) signs will be permitted provided they face different streets. All construction signs shall be removed within fourteen (14) days after occupancy permits are granted for the building or subdivision, whichever may be applicable. Provided, however, for subdivisions this section shall only be interpreted as allowing one construction sign (or 2 signs in the case of a corner lot) per subdivision.

   (B)   Temporary Signs: Subject to the following limitations, any lot not containing or affiliated with single-family or multi-family dwelling(s) may have erected a temporary sign such as a banner, arrow sign or portable electronic message board thereon upon the issuance by the building and planning department of a temporary sign permit (at no cost):

      1.   Not more than one temporary sign shall be erected on a lot at a time.

      2.   Temporary signs shall be permitted only during a period authorized by a temporary sign permit.

      3.   Temporary sign permits shall be valid for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days.

      4.   No temporary sign permit shall be issued for a period of thirty (30) days following the expiration of a previously issued temporary sign permit.

      5.   Temporary ground signs and banners shall not exceed twenty four (24) square feet in dimension. Arrow boards and electronic message boards shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in dimension.

      6.   Temporary signs shall be subject to and governed by all provisions of this chapter of general applicability including, but not limited to, sections 9-13-10 , "Appearance Standards", and 9-13-11 , "Prohibited Signs", of this chapter.

   (C)   Signs identified above in subsections (A) and (B) may be illuminated by external means only (e.g., light bulb). Said illumination shall not be flashing. (Ord. 08-08, 7-21-2008; amd. Ord. 23-06, 9-5-2023)