In addition to the other restrictions contained in this chapter, the following additional provisions shall apply to the types of signs described in this section:
(A) Real Estate Signs. For Sale/For Lease signs shall be located only on the property offered for sale or rental. Signs advertising the sale of real estate shall not remain longer than 1 week following the closing of the sale of such property. Open house signs shall be permitted only on those days when the property is open for inspection. Not more than 5 signs advertising an open house, 1 open house sign and 4 directional signs relating to an open house are permitted.
(B) Development Signs. Total display area of development signs shall not exceed 13 square feet. Development signs shall be permitted only during the period of substantially continuous construction or activity, together with a period of time both before and after such activity that aggregates no more than 30 days; provided that no development signs shall be maintained for a period longer than 1 year. Only 1 sign per project is permitted.
(C) Security System Signs. Signs displaying information about the security system protecting buildings or property shall be permitted, provided that such signs do not exceed 1 square foot in area.
(D) Garage Sale Signs. Garage sale signs shall be located only on the property hosting the sale. Garage sale signs shall be permitted 3 days before the day of and on the day of the garage sale. Directional signs designating the location of a garage sale may be located in the unpaved right-of-way areas on village thoroughfares on the day of the event. Not more than 5 signs advertising a garage sale, 1 garage sale sign and 4 directional signs relating to a garage sale are permitted.
(Ord. 846, passed 3-21-2005; Am. Ord. 02-2013, passed 5-20-2013)