A. Freestanding Entryway Signs in Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts
1. Area. The total sign area of the sign shall not exceed32 square feet.
2. Height and Clearance. The maximum height shall not exceed 4 feet.
3. Location. Signs shall be placed a minimum of 5 feet from any property line, be located on private property and not project over any portion of a street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way and cannot conflict with any clear vision area.
4. Number. Limited to two freestanding or two wall signs per main entrance.
5. The City shall have a copy of an acceptable agreement describing who is responsible for sign maintenance prior to issuing a sign permit.
B. Wall Signs in Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts
1. Area. The total sign area shall not exceed 4 square feet.
2. Location. Located on the structure in which the business is conducted. (principal or accessory structure)
3. Number. Limited to one non-illuminated sign.
C. Signs For Multi-Dwelling Uses in Residential Zoning Districts
1. Freestanding Sign for Multi Dwelling Uses in Residential Zoning Districts
a. Area. The total sign area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed 32 square feet.
b. Height and Clearance. The maximum height shall not exceed 6 feet.
c. Location. Signs shall be placed a minimum of 5 feet from any property line, be located on private property and not project over any portion of a street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way and cannot conflict with any clear vision area.
d. Number. Freestanding signs shall be limited to one sign for each access into the site. There shall be at least 100 linear feet separating each sign.
e. Sign Illumination
(1) Internally illuminated signs shall not have white backgrounds. This requirement shall apply to any sign required to obtain a sign permit.
(2) Signs may have external illumination provided the lights are fully shielded and the fixtures are aimed directly at the sign.
2. Wall Signs for Multi-Dwelling Uses in Residential Zoning Districts
a. Area. The total sign area of wall signs shall be 32 square feet per building frontage.
b. Height and Clearance. Wall signs shall not extend above the roofline or the top of a parapet wall.
3. The City shall have a copy of an acceptable agreement describing who is responsible for sign maintenance prior to issuing a sign permit.
D. Permitted Conditional Uses. Free-standing signs for approved conditional uses in residential zoning districts shall have a total sign area of 32 square feet and a maximum height of 6 feet.
('76 Code, Art. 12-1) (Ord. 743, passed 4-10-86; Am. Ord. 877, passed 2-28-91; Am. Ord. 2005-021, passed 11-22-05; Am. Ord. 2015-003, passed 5-28-15; Am. Ord. 2018-004, passed 3-22-18)