The following signs shall be permitted in residential districts:
(a) Permanent Signs.
(1) One sign, which may be either a wall or freestanding sign, not exceeding four square feet in area shall be permitted for each lot or parcel. A freestanding sign shall be not exceed three feet in height and shall not be located closer than ten feet to any right-of-way or lot line.
(2) One wall sign, not exceeding 20 square feet in area, shall be permitted for multi-family buildings.
(3) A residential development, such as a major subdivision or a multi-family complex, containing more than 50 dwelling units may be permitted one free-standing sign at each entrance to the development provided that such sign does not exceed 25 square feet in area, does not exceed six feet in height, and is located at least 15 feet from any street right-of-way or property line. The sign permit shall only be issued to the owner or developer of the residential development or to the homeowner association or other responsible entity having control of the sign location and the resources to ensure its maintenance.
(4) In lieu of the signage permitted in divisions (a)(1) through (3) of this section, conditionally permitted uses shall be permitted signs approved as part of the approved conditional use permit.
(b) Temporary Signs.
(1) General-Purpose Temporary Sign. One sign, which may be either a wall or free-standing sign not exceeding four square feet in area, shall be permitted for each lot or parcel for not more than two 30-day periods per year. Free-standing temporary signs shall not exceed three feet in height and shall not be located closer than ten feet to any right-of-way or lot line.
(2) Construction Sign. One free-standing sign may be erected on a site during construction or reconstruction of a building for which a valid building permit has been obtained. Such sign shall not exceed 20 square feet in area nor eight feet in height. Each such sign shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from any street right-of-way or property line and shall be removed within five days of issuance of an occupancy permit.
(3) Public Announcement Sign. One freestanding sign may be erected on a lot announcing a nonprofit or not-for-profit public event. The sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area; shall not exceed five feet in height; and shall be set back at least ten feet from the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 68-2005. Passed 10-11-05.)