(a) The following sign regulations are established for residential uses in R-1 and R-2 Residential Districts. No permit shall be required for the following signs unless specifically listed:
(1) Permanent Signs.
A. One permanent free-standing ground sign not more than eight (8) square feet in area nor four (4) feet in height.
B. Two (2) permanent free-standing ground signs, neither of which shall be more than four (4) square feet in area nor four (4) feet in height.
C. One non-illuminated wall sign not to exceed eight (8) square feet.
D. A permit is required for permanent signs described in this subsection (1).
(2) Temporary Signs.
A. A total of twelve (12) square feet of temporary signs not more than eight (8) feet in height. No single sign shall be larger than six (6) square feet. The total number of signs is not limited provided the signs are in compliance with the maximum amount of area permitted.
B. One temporary free-standing sign not exceeding twenty-four (24) square feet in area nor eight (8) feet in height may be erected during active construction of a residence or a residential subdivision development, provided that no such sign shall be displayed after the certificate of occupancy is issued to the residence or seventy-five percent (75%) of single-family residences associated with the development plan have received a certificate of occupancy.
C. No permit shall be required for the temporary signs described in this subsection (a)(2).
(3) No sign permitted by this section shall be illuminated.
(4) No sign shall be erected closer than fifteen feet from the pavement of a street, within three feet of any property line, or within the clear sight triangle as defined by Section 1151.13 (j).
(b) The following sign regulations are established for non-residential uses in the R-1 and R-2 Residential Districts. Permits shall be required for the following signs:
(1) Permanent Signs.
A. Freestanding Ground Signs.
1. One permanent free-standing sign not more than thirty-six (36) square feet in area nor six (6) feet in height. Such signs are permitted to have up to seventy-five percent (75%) of the sign face comprised of changeable copy.
2. Two (2) permanent free-standing signs, neither of which shall be more than twelve (12) square feet in area nor four (4) feet in height.
3. Two (2) directional signs not more than four (4) square feet in area nor four (4) feet in height each.
4. Permanent signs permitted by this section may be externally illuminated provided the external illumination of the sign shall not be of excessive brightness and shall be designed and shielded so as to prevent glare and minimize light trespass onto adjacent properties and to prevent view of the light source from any adjoining residential property and/or vehicles traveling on public rights-of-way.
B. Wall Signs.
1. One wall sign per public entrance not to exceed six (6) square feet in area; and
2. Such sign shall may be illuminated only by direct, external illumination.
(2) Temporary Signs. Non-Residential uses shall be allowed a temporary sign, regardless of whether a temporary use permit is required and whether the use is specifically permitted, provided that:
A. Only one such sign shall be allowed per property at a time;
B. Such sign shall be located on private property;
C. Such sign, if a ground sign, shall be limited to eight (8) feet in height and twenty-four (24) square feet in area per side;
D. Such sign, if attached to a wall, shall be limited to thirty-six (36) square feet in area; and
E. Such sign shall not be illuminated.
(3) No sign shall be erected closer than fifteen (15) feet from the street right of way line, within three (3) feet of any property line, or within the clear sight triangle defined by Section 1151.13(j).
(Ord. 2022-42. Passed 10-5-22.)