1147.13 SIGNS IN THE M-U DISTRICT.
   The following signs shall be permitted in the Multi-Use Districts:
(Ord. 110-17. Passed 7-10-17.)
(a)   One permanent sign plate for each public entrance to each building unit.
(b)   One permanent ground sign, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area per side and six (6) feet in height, for each nonresidential building.
(c)   In lieu of one permanent ground sign referenced in subsection (b), above, one permanent wall sign on the primary building frontage side of the building unit, not exceeding one square foot in area for each one linear foot of primary building frontage or twelve (12) square feet, whichever is less, for each nonresidential building unit; and one permanent wall sign on the secondary building frontage side of the building unit, not exceeding one square foot in area for each four (4) linear feet of secondary building frontage, if any exists, or three (3) square feet, whichever is less, for each nonresidential building unit.
(d)   In lieu of the permanent ground sign or permanent wall sign(s) referenced in subsections (b) and (c), above, one permanent window sign on the primary building frontage side of the building unit, not exceeding six (6) square feet in area, for each nonresidential building unit.
(e)   One temporary ground sign for each single-family dwelling unit, one temporary ground sign for each two (2) family dwelling unit, and one temporary ground or wall sign for each nonresidential building. Such sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area. For a residential use, such sign may be erected for an unspecified time. For a nonresidential use, such sign shall be permitted for a maximum of fifteen (15) consecutive days, and not more than sixty (60) days during each year.
A real estate sign shall be exempt from the time limits referenced above and shall be removed within seven (7) days after the close of sale, rent or lease of the property to which the sign pertains. A sign that announces a specific event, action or activity shall be removed within seven (7) days after the close of the event, action or activity to which the sign pertains. A sign permitted under this subsection is temporary in nature and is not meant to replace any sign regulated in any other section of this Chapter.
(f)   Temporary window signs displayed in or attached to the inside of display or show windows, provided the total sign area does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total window area for each nonresidential building. Real estate signage shall be exempt from the time limits referenced above and shall be removed within seven (7) days after the close of sale, rent or lease of the property to which the signage pertains. Signage that announces a specific event, action or activity shall be removed within seven (7) days after the close of the event, action or activity to which the signage pertains.
      (Ord. 109-14. Passed 6-23-14.)