(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