1280.15   SIGNS PERMITTED IN R-2 AND R-3 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
   (a)   The following sign regulations are established for residential uses in the R-2 Multiple Family and R-3 Townhouse Districts. Permits shall be required for the following signs:
      (1)   Permanent signs.
         A.   Freestanding signs.
            1.   One permanent free-standing sign not greater than twenty-four square feet in area nor six feet in height shall be permitted at each entrance to a multiple family or townhouse development.
            2.   Two permanent free-standing signs, neither of which shall be more than one square foot in area nor three feet in height.
            3.   Two directional signs not more than three square feet in area nor three feet in height each.
         B.   Wall signs.
            1.   One per street frontage not to exceed forty square feet in area.
      (2)   Temporary signs.
         A.   A total of twelve square feet of temporary signs not more than four feet in height. No single sign shall be larger than six 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 thirty-two square feet in area nor six feet in height may be erected during active construction of a residential subdivision development, provided that no such sign shall be displayed for longer than two years.
      (3)   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.
      (4)   No sign shall be erected closer than fifteen feet from the street right-of-way line or within six feet of any property line. Signs shall not obstruct the visibility at street corners.
   (b)   The following sign regulations are established for non-residential uses in the R-2 Multiple Family and R-3 Townhouse Districts:
      (1)   Permanent signs.
         A.   Freestanding signs.
            1.   One permanent free-standing sign not more than twenty square feet in area nor six feet in height.
            2.   Two permanent free-standing signs, neither of which shall be more than one square foot in area nor three feet in height.
            3.   Two directional signs not more than three square feet in area nor three feet in height each.
         B.   Wall signs.
            1.   One per street frontage not to exceed forty square feet in area.
      (2)   Temporary signs.
         A.   One temporary wall banner not to exceed thirty-two square feet may be displayed for no longer than thirty consecutive days. No more than four temporary wall banners may be displayed in any one year.
         B.   A total of twelve square feet of temporary freestanding signs not more than four feet in height. No single sign shall be larger than six square feet. The total number of signs is not limited provided the signs are in compliance with the maximum amount of area permitted.
      (3)   No sign shall be erected closer than fifteen feet from the street right-of-way line or within six feet of any property line. Signs shall not obstruct the visibility at street corners.
      (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.
(Ord. 2019-05. Passed 2-27-19.)