(a) Permitted signs.
(1) Signs without a permit. Signs permitted without a permit, such as a name plate sign and street address, are allowed subject to the provisions of § 1187.05.
(2) Temporary signs. Real estate signs and other temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with § 1187.07.
(3) Residential entranceway or identification signs. Permanent residential entranceway or identification signs shall be permitted in accordance with the following regulations.
A. There shall be no more than one sign located at each entrance to a subdivision or other residential development. The sign shall display the name of the development only. Names of developers, homebuilders or contractors shall not be displayed anywhere on the sign.
B. Sign materials shall compliment the construction materials and architectural style of the houses within the subdivision. Landscaping shall be provided to create an aesthetically pleasing and safe identification for the residential development.
C. Entranceway structures shall not exceed eight feet in height.
D. Entranceway signs shall be externally illuminated.
E. All ground mounted signs shall comply with the setback and location requirements of § 1187.02.
(4) Home occupation signs.
A. Permits for home occupation signs shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator.
B. Home occupation signs shall be limited to signs placed on the facade of the structure in which the home occupation is conducted.
C. No more than one nonilluminated sign shall be allowed for each home occupation. The sign shall display only the name and occupation of the residents on the premises.
D. No sign for a home occupation shall have more than one face, nor shall any sign face exceed one square feet in area.
(5) Management office identification. Rental or management offices in the residential district shall be permitted one identification sign not to exceed six square feet in area.
(b) Signs permitted for nonresidential uses in residential districts. Nonresidential uses in residential districts, such as schools, public parks, colleges, museums, municipal buildings, churches and country clubs shall be permitted to erect the following signage.
(1) Signs without a permit. Signs permitted without a permit, such as a name plate sign and street address, are allowed subject to the provisions of § 1187.05.
(2) Temporary signs. Real estate signs and other temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with § 1187.07.
(3) Ground mounted signs including bulletin boards.
A. Size. There shall be no more than one ground mounted sign per road frontage for a maximum number of two ground mounted signs per lot. The total area of the permitted ground mounted sign adjacent to a local or collector street shall not exceed 16 square feet. The total area of the permitted ground mounted sign adjacent to a minor or major arterial street shall not exceed 64 square feet.
B. Setbacks. Ground mounted signs shall be set back as required in § 1187.02(b).
C. Height. The maximum height of any ground mounted sign facing a local or collector street shall be six feet. The maximum height of any ground mounted sign facing a minor or major arterial street shall be eight feet.
D. Landscaping. A landscaping area around the base of the ground mounted sign shall be provided equal to the area of the sign face. A mixture of live plant material shall be provided in the landscape area and should include a combination of shrubs, annuals and perennials to create a pleasing identification for the development it advertises.
E. Lighting. Ground mounted signs shall be externally lit with shielded and diffused lights.
(4) Wall signs.
A. Size. There shall be no more than one wall sign per parcel. The total area of wall sign shall not exceed one square foot per linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed 32 square feet in area.
B. Location. Wall signs shall be permitted only on the side of a building which faces the front lot line. Wall signs shall be mounted on a flush surface.
C. Height. The top of a wall sign shall not be higher than 15 feet.
(Ord. 2003-99, passed 9-8-2003)