A. Residential Districts: For all signs within the residential districts (including single and multiple residential) the following shall apply:
1. Single residence uses:
a. Shall be externally illuminated or nonilluminated.
b. One nameplate sign may be permitted per lot or parcel.
c. Within the R1-43, R1-18, R1-10 and R1-6 zoning districts a total aggregate area of two (2) square feet may be permitted.
d. Within the RR-20 and RR-2.5 zoning districts a total aggregate area of twelve (12) square feet may be permitted.
2. Multiple residence uses:
a. One nameplate sign may be permitted per unit.
b. Sign area shall not exceed a total aggregate area of two (2) square feet.
c. Building number or letter signs for multiple building developments shall be in compliance with fire department requirements and shall not be counted as part of the aggregate sign area.
d. A maximum of two (2) freestanding monument identification signs with an aggregate area of twenty four (24) square feet may be permitted per development. The maximum height shall be five feet (5'). Signs should be located near the main entrance(s) and may include only the name of the development and the street address.
3. Nonresidential uses: Examples of nonresidential uses in a residential zone include, but are not limited to, churches, assisted living facilities, and farms, but do not include home occupations.
a. One wall mounted sign per lot or parcel not exceeding six (6) square feet in area shall be permitted. The sign may include only the name of the facility, organization or development and the street address.
b. One freestanding monument sign per lot, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area nor a height of five feet (5'), may be permitted. The sign may include only the name of the facility, organization or development and shall include the street address.
4. Subdivision entry/identification signs:
a. A wall sign or monument sign may be permitted at no more than two (2) of the entryway(s) of a subdivision. The signage shall be integrated to complement the streetscape and landscaping frontages. A maximum aggregate area of no more than forty eight (48) square feet per subdivision nor more than one sign on each side of the entry, if wall mounted, may be permitted. Backlighted signs are preferred; spotlighting signs are strongly discouraged.
b. The maximum height shall be five feet (5'). The sign may include only the name of the development and the street address.
5. Reader panel signs:
a. Churches may use up to one-half (1/2) of the allowed freestanding sign area for a reader panel.
6. Total signage:
a. Single residence uses: Only one nameplate sign per lot or parcel may be permitted.
b. Multiple residence uses: Only one nameplate sign per individual unit or dwelling may be permitted. A maximum of two (2) freestanding monument signs or four (4) wall mounted signs per development may be permitted.
c. Nonresidential uses: Maximum of two (2) signs per lot or parcel may be permitted, except schools as outlined above.
B. Commercial Districts: For all signs within the commercial districts of OT, C-1 and C-2 the following regulations shall apply. Additionally, any complex of three (3) or more businesses shall be required to submit a comprehensive sign package (see subsection 10-15-8E of this chapter) to be reviewed and approved by the town.
1. Wall or building signage:
a. The sign area for any one business or individual tenant shall not exceed one square foot for each two (2) linear feet of street or store frontage with the maximum not to exceed twenty four (24) square feet.
b. Within a multiple-tenant development, or complex, wall signage shall only be permitted on the exterior wall of the space occupied by the business.
c. Signage shall not extend horizontally a distance greater than fifty percent (50%) of the width of the building wall on which it is displayed.
2. Freestanding or monument signage:
a. One freestanding identification sign shall be permitted per development and may include only the name of the business and shall include the address.
b. The sign shall not exceed six feet (6') in height.
c. For a single-tenant building the sign area shall not exceed one square foot for each two (2) linear feet of street frontage with the maximum not to exceed twenty four (24) square feet.
d. For a single-building development with multiple tenants the sign shall not exceed one square foot for each two (2) linear feet of street frontage with the maximum not to exceed thirty two (32) square feet in area.
e. If street frontage is not available then the allowable sign area may be based on the linear foot of store frontage at a ratio of one square foot for each five (5) linear feet of store frontage. In the case where there is no street frontage, the property owner may either share a multi-tenant sign with the frontage property or erect a freestanding sign on the frontage property within a "sign easement" procured from the frontage property owner. A minimum distance of fifty feet (50') shall be maintained between signs on the same property and from any sign on adjacent properties.
f. For multiple-building developments or commercial centers one sign may be permitted for every three hundred thirty feet (330') of street frontage for the entire development with a maximum of two (2) signs per street frontage if applicable. The individual buildings within the development and/or the pad sites within the commercial center shall not be considered as separate developments. The minimum distance between two (2) signs on the same street frontage shall be three hundred thirty feet (330'). Each sign may be a maximum of forty eight (48) square feet in area and may be either a center identification sign or a multi- tenant identification sign.
3. Directory signs:
a. One directory sign may be used when required to identify the location of various buildings, offices or businesses within a complex. A directory sign may be externally illuminated or nonilluminated and have a maximum area of six (6) square feet and a maximum height of six feet (6') and shall not be included in calculating the total aggregate area for signage allowed on a parcel or lot or for a particular business.
4. Window signage:
a. The total aggregate area of all window signs shall not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the total area of the windows through which they are visible.
5. Awning signs:
a. A maximum of twenty five percent (25%) of the front face area of the awning may be used for signage.
b. May only identify the name of the business. Such signs shall not include advertising copy.
6. Shingle signs and projecting signs:
a. One shingle sign or projecting sign which is designed and oriented primarily for the aid of pedestrians may be allowed per business and shall be located immediately adjacent to the business it identifies.
b. Shall have an eight foot (8') minimum clearance between the bottom of the sign and the sidewalk.
c. Projecting signs shall not project less than six inches (6") nor more than three feet (3') from the building wall or building face.
d. Shingle signs shall have a maximum area of three (3) square feet.
e. Projecting signs for each ground floor business, on a street, shall not exceed one square foot for each linear street frontage of business, up to a maximum of fifteen (15) square feet.
f. May only identify the name of the business. Such signs shall not include advertising copy.
g. A wall, fascia, or parapet sign is not permitted if a projecting sign is used to identify the business.
7. Menu boards:
a. Each drive-through or drive-in restaurant may be permitted one preview board and one ordering menu board. These boards may be freestanding or wall mounted located not less than forty five feet (45') from the street property line and the front of the board shall not be visible from the public street.
b. Maximum sign area shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet and shall not be included in calculating the total aggregate area for signage allowed on a parcel or lot or for a particular business.
c. The sign shall not exceed five feet (5') in height.
8. Price signs (for gasoline service stations only):
a. One freestanding sign per street frontage on which the service station has frontage.
b. Maximum sign area shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet.
c. Maximum sign height shall not exceed five feet (5').
9. Total signage:
a. The combination of all of the above types and styles of allowed signage shall be included in calculating the total aggregate sign area, except where specifically excluded or otherwise exempted by this title. For corner buildings or developments only the main entrance frontage shall be measured when determining the allowable signage.
b. The combined total aggregate sign area of all signs for any one business in the OT zoning district shall not exceed forty eight (48) square feet.
c. The combined total aggregate sign area of all signs for any one business in the C-1 and C-2 zoning district shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet.
d. Only one wall or building sign per business may be permitted.
C. Industrial Districts: Signs within the industrial districts of I-1 and I-2 shall comply with the following applicable restrictions. Additionally, any development of three (3) or more businesses shall be required to submit a comprehensive sign package (see subsection 10-15-8E of this chapter) to be reviewed and approved by the town.
1. Wall or building signage:
a. Wall identification signs pertaining to any one business or individual tenant shall not exceed one square foot for each linear foot of street or building frontage with the maximum not to exceed twenty four (24) square feet.
b. For a single-building development with multiple tenants a wall or building sign shall only be permitted on the exterior wall of the space occupied by the business and shall not exceed one square foot for each linear foot of street frontage with the maximum not to exceed twenty four (24) square feet in area per sign.
c. The aggregate of all wall or building signage shall not extend horizontally a distance greater than fifty percent (50%) of the width of the building wall on which it is displayed.
d. Signage shall be located near the building or business entryway and shall not exceed a height of twenty four feet (24') above finished grade.
2. Freestanding monument signage:
a. For a single user/tenant development there may be permitted one freestanding monument identification sign, not exceeding eight feet (8') in height or thirty two (32) square feet in area.
b. For a multi-tenant development there may be one freestanding monument identification sign, not exceeding eight feet (8') in height or forty eight (48) square feet in area.
c. If the development is located on a corner lot or parcel, for both the single-tenant and the multi-tenant developments, then two (2) signs of the dimensions outlined above (32 square feet and 48 square feet, respectively) may be permitted.
d. Where two (2) signs are permitted there shall be a minimum distance of three hundred feet (300') between the freestanding signs.
e. If wall, building or other types of signage will be used for the development then the maximum height of the freestanding signs shall be six feet (6') with a maximum area of twenty four (24) square feet.
3. Directional signs:
a. Such signs shall not exceed an area of six (6) square feet or a height of three feet (3'). These signs shall not be included in calculating the total aggregate area of signage allowed on a particular lot or for a particular business, and shall not include any advertising.
4. Total signage:
a. The combination of all of the above types and styles of allowed signage shall be included in calculating the total aggregate sign area, except where specifically excluded or otherwise exempted by this title. For corner buildings or developments only the main entrance frontage shall be measured when determining the allowable signage.
b. The total maximum aggregate signage shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet per business.
D. Open Space And Public Land Districts: For all signs within the OSR open space district or the PL public land district the following shall apply:
1. Wall sign:
a. One wall mounted sign per lot or parcel not exceeding six (6) square feet in area may be permitted. The sign may include only the name of the facility or development and the street address.
2. Freestanding sign:
a. One freestanding sign per lot not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area nor a height of five feet (5') may be permitted. The sign may include only the name of the facility or development and shall include the street address.
3. Directional or informational signage:
a. Signs shall be nonilluminated.
b. Signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area or six feet (6') in height.
4. Reader panel signs:
a. Elementary and secondary schools may also have, in addition to the above, one freestanding reader panel sign no greater than twenty four (24) square feet in area and five feet (5') in height. (Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)