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The following types of signs are exempted from all provisions of this Outdoor Advertising Sign Code, except for construction and safety regulations and the following requirements:
(A) Business identification sign. An identification sign on or near (above or beside) a public entrance or service entrance to a business in a business, commercial, or industrial zone is permitted, provided such signs state only the street address number and name of the business or building, that such sign shall be mounted flush against the wall, and that such sign shall not exceed four square feet.
(B) Damaged signs. A sign erected under a legally obtained permit which is damaged or destroyed by wind, weather, or other accidental means beyond the control of the applicant may be replaced or restored to its original size, shape, and location (as prior to the accident) without obtaining an additional permit. Replacement of a damaged or destroyed sign with a new sign of different size, shape, or location from the original sign shall require a permit.
(C) Integral signs. Names of building, date of erection, monumental citations, commemorative tablets and the like when carved into stones, concrete, or similar material or made of bronze, aluminum, or other permanent type construction and made an integral part of the structure.
(D) Parking signs. Signs for public and private parking shall be permitted. Such signs shall be subject to a three-foot setback from right-of-way, and shall not be used for advertising purposes. Signs shall be no higher than six feet and no greater than six feet in area. Such signs shall be installed so as to not present a hazard to traffic entering or leaving the premises.
(E) Private traffic direction signs. Signs directing traffic movement onto or within a premise. Illumination of these signs shall be permitted in accordance with § 110.43. The leading edge of such signs shall be a minimum of three feet from any curb or traffic movement aisle, the sign shall be no higher than three feet, and no greater than six square feet in area.
(F) Public signs. Signs of a noncommercial nature and in the public interest erected by or on the order of public officers in performance of their public duty, such as safety signs, danger signs, trespassing signs, traffic signs, memorial plaques, signs of historical interest, signs directing the traveling public to public and quasi-public facilities, or signs on public buildings or structures, and the like.
(G) Small signs. A nameplate which shall not exceed two square feet in area is permitted for each dwelling unit of a single-family or row structure; such nameplate shall state nothing other than the name or address of the occupant, or legal customary home occupation. No other sign shall be allowed. This paragraph shall not be construed to prohibit each dwelling unit from also displaying a house numbering plate for identification. Signs on the premises announcing rooms, apartments, or houses for rent and not exceeding four square feet in area. Also, provided that the signs are located ten feet from the street right-of-way.
(H) Social or charitable organizations. Signs indicating the names and locations of churches, charitable organizations, and community service organizations are permitted, provided that the sign area shall not exceed four square feet, shall be located at least ten feet off the street right-of-way, and shall in no way obstruct the view of pedestrians or vehicular traffic. Such signs shall be permitted as off-premises signs; provided, however, such signs have a minimum spacing of 500 feet between any two signs in this category.
(I) Vehicle signs. Signs on vehicles are permitted, provided the sign is painted to or attached permanently to the body of the original motor-powered vehicle and does not project or extend beyond the original manufactured body proper of the motor-driven vehicle. Such vehicles and semi-trailers shall be parked a minimum distance of ten feet from any street right-of-way and shall be located so as to not create an obstruction or hazard to the traveling public. Trucks and trailers may be used as signs for special events or sales for a maximum period of 30 days, if trucks or trailers are loaded with sale items.
(J) Window signs. Window signs are permitted, provided such signs conform to the construction, illumination, and safety regulations of this Outdoor Advertising Sign Code.
Penalty, see § 110.99
The following signs shall be permitted at any location within the town and shall be required to have a permit unless otherwise specified.
(A) Construction signs. Construction signs which identify the architects, engineers, contractors, and other individuals or firms involved with construction, but not including any advertisement of any product, and signs announcing the character of the building enterprise of the purpose for which the building intended during the construction period to a maximum of 32 square feet for each firm. The minimum setback shall be ten feet from any street right-of-way. The sign shall be confined to the site of construction and shall be removed within 30 days after the end of construction.
(B) Garage sale signs. Signs advertising the sale of miscellaneous household items for the purpose of a residential garage or yard sale shall not exceed four square feet in area. Such signs may be erected on the premises one week in advance of the sale and shall be removed within 48 hours after the sale. No permit shall be required.
(C) Political campaign signs. Political campaign signs announcing the candidates seeking public political office shall be confined within private property and not within the street right-of-way, shall be permitted no more than 45 days prior to the scheduled election and shall be removed within 14 days after election for which they were made. Such signs shall not be required to obtain a permit.
(D) Portable signs. One portable sign may be permitted for a time period not to exceed 60 days in any 180-day period. Renewal permits may be obtained so long as there are no zoning violations relative to that permit, provided such sign shall:
(1) Be located not less than 10 feet from any public right-of-way.
(2) Not obstruct the flow or sight pattern of vehicular traffic on any established right-of-way.
(3) Not be less than ten feet from adjoining residential lot.
(4) Have a face not exceeding 32 square feet.
(5) Meet the illumination requirements as set forth in § 110.43 and in addition be approved by the Building Commissioner.
(E) Real estate signs. One real estate sign advertising the sale, rental, or lease of the premises or part of the premises on which the sign is displayed shall not exceed four square feet in residential, and 32 square feet in commercial zones. Such sign shall be removed within 14 days of the sale, rental, or lease. The minimum setback from the street right-of-way shall be ten feet. Signs shall reflect no advertising or promotional material other than to indicate the party listing the property for sale, rental, or lease. Such a sign shall not be required to obtain a permit.
(F) Street banners. Street banners advertising a public entertainment or event and only for locations designated by the Building Commissioner, during and for, 14 days prior and 14 days after the event. Such signs shall not be required to obtain a permit.
(G) Subdivision or multi-family sign.
(1) One temporary subdivision or multiple-family project identity sign indicating only the name or address of the premises or name of the management. Such a sign shall not exceed 32 square feet or face area and shall be located a minimum distance of ten feet from any street right-of-way, excepting, however, for each additional foot (beyond 10) that the setback distance is increased, the face area of the sign may be increased by one square foot, up to a maximum allowable size of 100 square feet. The maximum time period will be 12 months from the date the sign permit is issued.
(2) Such sign may be extended for another 12 months by the Town Building Commissioner or until the project is 85% completed or is occupied. Permanent identification signs may be obtained pursuant to § 110.51.
Penalty, see § 110.99
(A) All illuminated signs must meet the standards as specified in the National Electrical Code.
(B) No sign shall have blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights, nor shall any device be utilized which has a changing light intensity, brightness, or color or gives such an illusion.
(C) The full number of illuminating elements thereof shall be kept in satisfactory working condition or immediately repaired or replaced. Signs that are only partially illuminated shall meet all electrical requirements for that portion directly illuminated. All electrical wiring shall be in conduit and not exposed to the elements or external stress in any way. All electrical signs shall have a disconnecting switch located in a readily accessible place.
(D) Neither the direct nor reflected light from a primary light source shall create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public or private roadways.
(E) The light from any illuminated sign shall be so shaded, shielded, or directed that the light intensity or brightness will not be objectionable to the surrounding areas.
Penalty, see § 110.99
SIGN STANDARDS BY ZONE DISTRICTS
(A) The following sign standards by districts are intended to include every zone district within the jurisdiction of the town. The zones are as defined in the zoning ordinance and official zone map. Only signs as described herein, and as may be described under §§ 110.41 and 110.42 shall be permitted in each particular zone.
(B) If any zone is omitted from this section, or if a new zone is created after enactment of this Outdoor Advertising Sign Code, no sign shall be permitted therein until this Outdoor Advertising Sign Code shall have been amended to include the new zone.
(A) Scope. This section of the sign code shall apply to all zones designated by the zoning ordinance as A, A-1, A-2, B, C, SR, and Single Family, Multiple Family, Cluster Housing, Condominiums, High-Rise Apartments, or any variety of these.
(B) Residential.
(1) One nameplate not exceeding a combined area of two square feet in area is permitted. That nameplate shall not be subject to the permit requirements of this Outdoor Advertising Sign Code.
(2) Signs in conjunction with home occupations as defined in the Town Zoning Ordinance, and no illumination shall be permitted.
(3) A church or public building, bulletin board or sign, not exceeding 32 square feet in area. Such sign may be illuminated but shall conform to § 110.43 and division (D) below.
(5) One subdivision identity sign as permitted under § 110.42 of this Outdoor Advertising Sign Code. Such sign shall not be illuminated. In the event the subdivision has entries from more than one street, additional identity signs may be permitted by the Town Building Commissioner.
(C) Permitted signs, medium and heavy density.
(1) For each duplex or multiple-family building, one nameplate per occupancy not to exceed two square feet in area is permitted. Such nameplate shall not be subject to the permit requirements of this Outdoor Advertising Sign Code. No illumination shall be permitted.
(2) Signs in conjunction with home occupations as defined in the Town Zoning Ordinance. No illumination shall be permitted.
(3) A church or public building bulletin board or sign, not exceeding 32 square feet in area. Such sign may be illuminated but shall conform to § 110.43 and division (D) below.
(4) For funeral homes or mortuaries, a non-illuminated nameplate shall be permitted, provided it is not greater than 32 square feet in area.
(5) One permanent multi-family project identity sign shall be permitted. In the event the project has entries from more than one street, additional identity signs may be permitted by the Building Commissioner. Any temporary sign as provided in this section shall be removed before a permanent sign may be erected.
(D) Location standards for signs permitted in divisions (A) and (B).
(1) A permanent identity sign for a single-family subdivision or for a multi-family project shall be placed a minimum distance of ten feet from any street right-of-way. The face of any such sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area, excepting, however, for each additional foot (beyond 10) that the setback distance is increased, the face area of the sign may be increased by one square foot, up to a maximum allowable size of 100 square feet.
(2) Building mounted signs shall be flush mounted. There shall be no projection of any sign above the ridge line of the principal roof.
(3) All signs shall be placed a minimum of ten feet from any street right-of-way.
(4) Permitted signs shall not be placed on 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.
(6) The height of any ground sign shall be such that no part of the sign face shall exceed a maximum height of four feet above grade level.
(7) The height of any pole sign shall be such that no part of the sign face shall be less than nine feet above grade level. Such pole sign shall not exceed a maximum height of 20 feet.
Penalty, see § 110.99
(A) Scope. This section of the code shall apply to the zone designated by the Town Zoning Ordinance as CBD - GB - LB.
(B) Permitted signs.
(1) Ground signs.
(a) Limit of one. One ground sign indicating the name and nature of the business shall be permitted for each business parcel. Such ground sign shall not be illuminated if adjacent to a residential use.
(b) Height. The height of any ground sign shall be such that no part of the sign face shall exceed a maximum height of four feet.
(c) Size and location. A ground sign shall be placed a minimum distance of ten feet from any street right-of-way. The face of any such sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area.
(2) Wall signs. One wall sign shall be permitted on each building. The maximum sign area shall be one- and one-half square feet for each lineal foot of building frontage; however, in no instance shall such signage exceed 50 square feet for a single business. Location shall be as explained in § 110.53(D). Such wall sign shall not be illuminated. The face area may be increased by 75% if the sign is for two or three businesses, and may be increased by 100% if the sign is for more than three businesses.
(Ord. 1988-10, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 110.99
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