The following signs shall be permitted in any zoning district without a permit.
(a) One sign advertising the sale, lease or rental of the premise upon which the sign is located, shall not exceed twenty square feet (20 sf) in area, except in all residential districts where the area of the sign, including add-ons, shall not be more than six square feet (6 sf) and is placed not less than fifteen feet (15') back of the property line. Where the principal building is less than fifteen feet (15') back of the property line, such sign may not be placed more than five feet (5') in front of the principal building.
(b) One sign pertaining to a home occupation, as defined in Section 1117.09 shall be permitted, provided the sign is not over six square feet (6 sf) in area. Such signs shall not be illuminated or flashing in nature.
(c) One bulletin board or sign for churches, libraries, museums, or similar institutions provided it does not exceed fifty square feet (50 sf) and is placed not nearer than fifteen feet (15') from the front property line, nor eight feet (8') from the side lot line, and does not obstruct the view across the corner of an intersecting street as specified in Section 1118.10 and is erected upon the premise of a church, school, or similar institution for the purpose of displaying the name and activities thereof, or the service provided therein.
(d) One identification placard for multiple family dwellings if it does not exceed twenty square feet (20 sf) in area and is placed not nearer than fifteen feet (15') from the front property line, nor eight feet (8') from the side lot line, and does not obstruct the view across the corner of intersecting streets.
(e) One or more political or opinion-expressive signs, the total area of which does not exceed six square feet (6 sf) in area.
(f) One or more garage sale signs that do not exceed six square feet (6 sf) in area (when combined) provided such signs are placed and removed within twenty-four hours of the sale date.
(Ord. 2015-09. Passed 7-13-15.)