1290.09   SIGNS PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL (R) DISTRICTS.
   In addition to the previous provisions applicable to signage in general, the following provisions apply specifically to respective types of signage permitted in Residential (R) Zoning Districts:
   (a)   Changeable Copy Signs.
      (1)   Changeable copy signs for institutional and recreational conditional uses may be integrated into ground-mounted identification signs for all such sites as regulated by Section 1290.15(c). Changeable copy signs are prohibited on wall-mounted identification signs.
      (2)   Changeable copy signs shall be prohibited for all other residential uses.
   (b)   Identification Signs for Institutional and Recreational Conditional Uses.
      (1)   Number and type of signs in all Residential (R) Districts.
         A.   For sites with a principal structure and which are less than one acre, only one identification sign shall be permitted. Such sign shall be wall- mounted.
         B.   For sites with a principal structure and which are one acre or more, only two identification signs shall be permitted. Only one such sign may be ground-mounted. Otherwise one or both shall be wall-mounted.
         C.   For sites with no principal structure and which are less than five acres, only one identification sign shall be permitted. Such sign shall be ground-mounted.
         D.   For sites with no principal structure and which are five acres or more, only two identification signs shall be permitted. Such signs shall be ground-mounted.
         E.   Religious symbols which are mounted on a structure shall not be considered a sign.
      (2)   Size and height of signs.
         A.   For sites which are less than one acre, an identification sign shall not exceed 24 square feet in total sign area. An individual sign face shall not exceed 12 square feet per side.
         B.   For sites which are one acre or more, an identification sign shall not exceed 32 square feet, and the total of the two permitted identification signs shall not exceed 64 square feet. Such signs shall not exceed five feet in height if ground-mounted.
         C.   For all sites, an identification sign may include a changeable copy bulletin board which shall be counted as part of the permitted sign area. The measurement of height and area of such signs shall not include any portion of a cross, emblem, or other religious symbol that is adjunct to or which otherwise extends above the permitted identification sign.
      (3)   Setback of signs. All signs for nonresidential conditional uses in Residential (R) Districts shall be set back at least ten feet from any public right-of-way line, and be set back at least 25 feet from any other residentially zoned property.
      (4)   Illumination of signs.
         A.   The illumination of all ground-mounted signs shall be automatically turned off at 10:00 p.m. each evening.
         B.   The illumination of all wall-mounted internally illuminated signs shall be automatically turned off at 10:00 p.m. each evening.
   (c)   Signs for Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and Subdivisions Containing 12 Lots or More.
      (1)   Each residential development may have only one ground-mounted sign at each street entrance to the development.
      (2)   Each sign shall have a total message area no greater than 12 square feet per face, shall be no more than five feet in height, shall be set back at least ten feet from any right-of-way line, and shall be set back at least 25 feet from any other residentially zoned property.
      (3)   Such signs shall include only the name of the subdivision or residential development. In cases where the Zoning Administrator determines that there is a need, such signs may also include the address and directional information.
   (d)   Political Signs. All political signs in a Residential (R) District shall comply with the applicable regulations of Section 1290.04(p).
   (e)   Temporary and Special Event Signs.
      (1)   All temporary and special event signs in a Residential (R) District shall comply with the applicable regulations of Sections 1290.04 and 1290.15(i).
      (2)   Temporary signs and special event signs in a Residential (R) District shall not be illuminated.
(Ord. 06-29. Passed 5-1-06; Ord. 10-47. Passed 12-6-10.)