1125.12 SUBDIVISION SIGNS.
   The developer of each subdivision, other than a minor subdivision, may erect on the site of said subdivision, informational signs meeting the following criteria:
   (a)   Permanent. Major permanent entrance features indicating the project entrance(s) to a subdivision may be authorized by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Only one (1) entrance feature is permitted at each subdivision entrance. Such feature should include a free standing sign mounted on a constructed base and supported from substantial construction. Signs shall not exceed forty (40) square feet, be a maximum six (6) feet in height, and shall not be located closer than fifteen (15) feet from the closest right-of-way and no closer to any property line than the applicable building setback requirement if the adjoining property is in a residential zoning district.
   (b)   Temporary. Consistent with 1199.09 of the Zoning Code, a temporary sign permit shall be issued by the Zoning Inspector prior to the erection or construction of any temporary sign. No sign shall contain more than two (2) faces. The maximum square footage allowed for a temporary sign shall apply to each face.
      (1)   Signs advertising the sale of platted lots in a subdivision shall be permitted in any such subdivision provided that not more than one (1) such sign facing on any one (1) street shall be permitted in any subdivision. Such signs are limited to twenty-four (24) square feet in area, cannot be more than eight (8) feet in height and cannot be located closer than fifteen (15) feet from any public right of way. Such signs shall be permitted for a period of one year and may be renewed upon application.
      (2)   Construction signs announcing the names of contractors, material men, developers, designers and financial institutions participating in the construction of a building shall be permitted only during the actual time of construction and shall be limited to only one (1) sign per building, shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area for a residential project and thirty-two (32) square feet for a non-residential project, shall not exceed four (4) feet in height for a residential project and ten (10) feet in height for a non-residential project, and shall be located no closer than fifteen (15) feet from any public right-of-way. Such signs shall be removed within thirty (30) days after the Certificate of Zoning Compliance is issued.
   (c)   Maintenance of All Signs Shall Be the Responsibility of the Developer During the Construction Process. Following completion of the subdivision, the developer may turn over maintenance of the permanent entry feature to a home owner's association. (Ord. 06-08. Passed 2-25-08.)