In all residential districts, signs shall conform to the following:
(a) Dwelling Units.
(1) Dwelling units that are permitted in an overlay district shall be deemed to be in a residential district regardless of the underlying zoning district.
(2) One permanent sign shall be permitted for each dwelling unit.
A. Each single-family or duplex dwelling unit may display either a permanent freestanding or wall sign not more than four square feet in area.
B. Each multi-family dwelling unit may display a permanent wall sign not more than four square feet in area.
(3) Two incidental signs may be posted at each dwelling unit.
(b) Residential Developments. Each residential development shall be permitted one freestanding sign, eight square feet or less in area, located near the entrance to the development.
(c) Building Signs. In multi-family developments, each building shall be permitted one wall, awning, canopy or freestanding sign eight square feet or less in area.
(d) Nonresidential Main Uses. One wall or freestanding sign 16 square feet in area or less may be permitted on the premises of a permitted nonresidential main use located in a residential district. Up to 40% of each sign face may include manual changeable copy.
(e) One temporary freestanding sign may be posted on property during active construction authorized by a building permit. Such signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.
(f) Freestanding Signs. Freestanding signs shall be four feet or less in height and shall be set back five feet from any street right-of-way and ten feet from an interior lot line. The base of all freestanding signs shall be effectively landscaped with living plant material and maintained in good condition at all times. Exposed foundations shall be constructed with a finished material such as brick, stone, or wood, or be screened with evergreens to the top of the anchor bolts.
(g) Illumination. Permanent signs that are not incidental signs may be illuminated through an external light source.
(h) Temporary Signs Allowed Without a Permit.
(1) One temporary sign may be posted on property that is actively marketed for sale or lease. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area.
(2) Temporary noncommercial signage may be posted on any parcel provided that not more than four such signs 24 square feet or less in total area may be posted at any one time; provided however, that no such temporary signs shall be permitted on lots that display a changeable copy sign.
(3) Temporary signs shall be four feet or less in height and shall be set back ten feet from any street right-of-way and ten feet from an interior lot line.
(Ord. 16-19. Passed 9-16-19.)