(A) Billboards. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BILLBOARDS.
(a) A freestanding sign advertising a business, commodity, service, activity, or entertainment not taking place on the premises upon which the
BILLBOARD is located. All BILLBOARDS are regarded as conditional use in all districts.
(b) Each proposal for construction of a
BILLBOARD must be approved by the Board of Adjustment.
(B) Signs.
(1) All signs, unless otherwise specified in this chapter, shall be set back from the established right-of-way of any road or highway at least as far as three-quarters of the required front yard depth for the principal building in the zone in which it is located.
(2) (a) No sign or billboard, other than real estate signs advertising the sale, rental, or leasing of the premises, shall be permitted in any residential zone, except as provided in § 17.04.720.
(b) Said real estate signs shall not exceed four square feet in area and shall be displayed at least ten feet from all lot lines.
(c) Advertising signs, structures, or lights for support and illumination of signs, where permitted, shall in no case be placed in or extend over the street right-of-way.
(3) Temporary signs.
(a) 1. All temporary signs must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the centerline, ten feet from the edge of the pavement and ten feet from any adjoining property. Temporary signs may be no larger than eight square feet in size and must abide by all regulations regarding visibility at intersections in § 17.04.490. Yard sale signs may be posted no earlier than seven days prior to the start of the yard sale and must be removed no later than two days following the final day of the yard sale. Under no circumstances shall temporary signs be posted on utility poles. Temporary signs shall not be posted for a period exceeding 90 days in any calendar year.
2. Political signs shall be posted no earlier than 45 days prior to the election and shall be removed no later than seven days following the date of the election. Yard sale signs may be posted no earlier than seven days prior to the start of the yard sale and must be removed no later than two days following the final day of the yard sale. Under no circumstances shall political or yard sale signs be posted on utility poles. All violations of these requirements will be penalized as per § 17.04.150.
(b) Provisions regarding the regulation of other temporary signs apply as required in other sections of this subchapter.
(D) Government signs. Any official information or directional signs or historic marker erected by a governmental agency is permitted in all zones and does not require a location or building permit.
(E) Lack of conflict.
(1) In no way shall the provisions of this subchapter be taken to be in conflict with any state or federal regulations regarding obstructions or the placement of structures in state or federal rights-of-way.
(2) In all cases, the most restrictive provision will apply.
(Ord. 2004-03, passed - -; Ord. 1998-15, passed 10-13-1998; Ord. 2004-04, passed 8-3-2004; Ord. 2004-06, passed 11-19-2004; Ord. passed 5- -2005; Ord. 2018-04, passed 5-15-2018)