The following signs shall be permitted in the R-1, R-1A, R-2 and R-3 Zones:
(A) In the R-1 and R-1A Zones, the following signs shall be permitted:
(1) One identification sign per dwelling, not exceeding two square feet in area, containing the name and/or address of the occupant of the premises. No sign permit shall be required. Such identification sign shall not include the name or nature of any home occupation licensed in the dwelling.
(2) One unlighted detached real estate sign per lot. Said sign shall not exceed six square feet in area or six feet in height. “Open house” signage may be placed, provided that: such sign's area does not exceed six square feet; such sign's height does not exceed four feet from grade; such sign remains placed only during those hours when the house advertised thereon is open for inspection without an appointment; and a maximum of one such sign is placed on two major arterial streets, and maximum of one such sign is placed on two local streets, for a maximum of four such signs. No sign permit shall be required for any real estate sign.
(3) A church, synagogue or other religious institution, or an educational institution, may locate one monument sign for each street frontage of at least 75 linear feet, provided that sign's area does not exceed 25 square feet or the sign's height does not exceed six feet, and complies with § 153.325(B). Other signs allowed by this subchapter may be permitted upon review and approval by the Design Review Committee, provided that a conditional use permit has been granted to the institution by the Planning Commission. Changeable copy shall be permitted on said monument or other approved signs.
(4) Freestanding flag poles exceeding 15 feet in height from adjoining grade in the front yard of single family residential units shall be prohibited.
(B) In the R-2 and R-3 Zones, the following signs shall be permitted:
(1) One multi-family complex identification sign shall be permitted. Such sign shall be placed flat against the building wall, mounted on the face of a perimeter wall, or shall be a monument sign not to exceed six feet in height, shall be architecturally compatible with the building, and approved under a precise plan of design. Any illumination shall be limited to subdued external lighting;
(2) One unlighted sign made of solid materials and attached to the front of the building, not to exceed six square feet in area, pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of the building, property or premises upon which it is displayed. Temporary banners advertising the sale or lease of multi-residential units shall be permitted on buildings or developments with five or more units, provided the banner shall not be permitted for more than four months following the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the city. Extensions may be permitted by application to the Community Development Director, providing that the total time, including any extensions, shall not exceed one calendar year;
(3) In conjunction with a permitted church, synagogue, hospital, group dwelling, educational or similar institutional facility, two signs for each street frontage, including not more than one monument sign for each street frontage of at least 75 linear feet, are permitted. The total sign area for each frontage shall be limited to 25 square feet, with monument signs limited to six feet in height and shall comply with § 153.325(B). Signs, other than monument signs, allowed by this subchapter may be permitted upon review and approval by the Design Review Committee, provided that a conditional use permit has been granted to the institution by the Planning Commission. Changeable copy shall be permitted on monument or other approved signs with approval by the Design Review Committee.
('65 Code, § 9-3.2405) (Ord. 445-C.S., passed 5-16-95)