1179.05 SIGNS PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT .

      A.   Signs advertising the sale, lease, or rental of the premises upon which the sign is located, shall not exceed twelve square feet (12 sf.) in area, except in all residential districts where the area of the sign shall not be more than five square feet (5 sf.).

      B.   Professional name plates signs not to exceed five square feet (5 sf.) in area located on the premises.

      C.   Bed and breakfast operations:

         1.   A sign three feet (3') by five feet (5') exhibiting the name and address of the business

         2.   No variance from the size limitations found in Section 1179.05.C.1., hereof, shall be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

      D.   Signs denoting the name and occupation or profession of the occupant of the building not exceeding five square feet (5 sf.) and located on the premises, provided further, however, that in a residential district, no such sign shall have any dimension greater than two feet (2') and shall be attached flat against the buildings.

      E.   Memorial signs or tablets; names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into masonry, bronze, or other incombustible material.

      F.   Traffic or other municipal signs may be approved by the Director of Public Service and Safety.