Accessory buildings, structures, and uses which are subordinate and incidental to that of the primary use, and is a use other than human occupancy, are allowed under the provisions laid out in §§ 154.030 through 154.033. Special exceptions may be permitted as an accessory use; provided they receive approval as provided in §§ 154.215 through 154.220. In addition to those accessory uses in §§ 154.030 through 154.033, the following uses set forth are permitted as accessory uses.
(A) Child care, in home (four or fewer).
(1) A maximum of four non-related children may currently be cared for in the home without state licensing. Five to 15 children, excluding those who reside in the residence, may be cared for in the home if the resident obtains a special exception and maintains continuous state licensing.
(2) No person shall be employed other than a member of the immediate family residing on the premises or a substitute caregiver if primary caregiver is unavailable.
(3) No exterior alteration of the dwelling or any customary accessory structure shall be made which would detract from the residential character of the structures.
(4) State licensed child care homes in existence on the effective date of this chapter, but which would be prohibited by these requirements, may continue as otherwise regulated herein.
(B) Signs. The following is a partial list of signs relating to residential areas only. All signs must meet the general sign requirements of § 154.202. For more permitted accessory uses information on height and location of signs, see §§ 154.195 through 154.204. Signs must be erected and maintained as long as the requirements of this chapter and all applicable ordinances and codes of the county, state, and federal government are met.
(1) Church, public or semi-public buildings, or public park identification sign. Not more than one sign per street frontage not exceeding 50 square feet in size per face. The sign shall not exceed 12 feet in height, and illumination, if any, shall be by constant light.
(2) Construction sign. During the period of construction, a temporary sign advertising the construction of improvements on the premises may be erected on each perimeter street of frontage of the development. The sign shall not exceed 50 square feet in surface area, nor 12 feet in height, and illumination, if any, shall be by constant light.
(3) Directional signs. Two signs per entry/exit not exceeding six square feet in size per face unless such signs are installed by the federal, state, county, or city government or agencies thereof.
(4) Entrance sign. a sign used to identify a planned district or platted subdivision with the intention of providing knowledge about the complete project, not a single entity or unit and will be a temporary sign during construction. The sign shall not exceed 120 square feet.
(5) Fascia sign. A sign attached to or erected against a wall of a building.
(6) Flashing sign. Any sign which contains an intermittent or flashing light source.
(7) Freestanding or subdivision sign. A sign which is completely or principally self-supported by posts or other supports independent of any building. The sign will not exceed 64 square feet per side.
(8) Frontage. The length of the property line of any parcel along each street which it border.
(9) Height of sign. The vertical distance measured from the base ground level to the highest point of said sign.
(10) Identification sign. Any permanently attached freestanding, roof, or projecting on-premise sign which advertises or identifies the premises where a business, service, or activity is located.
(11) Incidental sign. Any accessory sign which advertises goods, services, or facilities which are available on the premises where the sign is located. Any sign required by law shall not be counted as an incidental sign.
(12) Informational sign. Informational signs, not exceeding four square feet in size per side, nor a height of four feet from the ground, which identify the occupants, occupation, address, and/or information. Examples of permitted information signs generally include: privacy sign, seed sign, and the like.
(13) Marquee sign. A sign displayed, erected, or supported upon an overhanging marquee, canopy, awning, or other similar cover or shelter.
(14) Memorial or tablet sign. One sign not exceeding six square feet in size per face unless such signs are installed by the federal, state, county, or city government or agencies thereof.
(15) Mobile sign. A sign which is designed to be moved from one location to another and is not intended to remain as a permanent sign.
(16) Multi-faced sign. Any sign in a three-dimensional configuration, including but not limited to cubes, spheres, and cylinders.
(17) Non-illuminated. Non-illuminated home occupation wall sign not exceeding four square feet wall-mounted on the dwelling.
(18) Off-premise sign. Any sign located on premises other than those of the business or activity it is intended to identify or describe.
(19) On-premise sign. Any sign located on premises other than those of the business or activity it is intended to identify or describe.
(20) Painted graphics. Any advertisement painted directly onto the wall of a building.
(21) Political sign. Any temporary sign pertaining to an election or a referendum or carrying the picture or name of a person seeking election or appointment to a public office.
(22) Projecting sign. A sign which is affixed to any building, wall, or structure and extends greater that 18 inches beyond the building wall or parts thereof.
(23) Property real estate signs. One sign per lot frontage not exceeding eight square feet in size per face.
(24) Public information sign. Signs of a public, non-commercial nature to include safety signs, trespassing signs, traffic signs, signs indicating scenic or historical points of interest, memorial plaques and the like, and all signs erected by or on order of a public office in the performance of a public duty.
(25) Real estate sign. An on-premise sign pertaining to the sale, construction, rental, or lease of the property upon which it is located.
(26) Roof sign. A sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a building.
(28) Temporary sign. A sign which is not permanently installed, such as an advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, or other light material.
(Ord. 01-04-01, passed 4-10-2001)