Accessory signs in residential districts shall be designed, erected, altered, moved, and maintained, in whole or in part, in accordance with the regulations as provided in this Section.
(a) One (1) wall name plate indicating an occupant’s name and house number, not exceeding two (2) square feet in sign face area, may be located on any dwelling.
(b) One temporary real estate sign advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which the sign is displayed, not exceeding six (6) square feet in single face sign area and four (4) feet in height shall be permitted for each dwelling or lot, provided such sign shall be located not less than twenty five (25) feet from any side lot line or ten (10) feet from any street right of way line. Illumination shall not be permitted. The real estate sign must be removed upon one of the following: transfer of ownership or the property or expiration of the listing agreement.
(c) One temporary project sign, not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in single face sign area and eight (8) feet in height, may be permitted while a development is under construction provided such sign is located on the parcel being developed. This sign shall be installed in accordance with Section 1159.08. A temporary project sign shall be located not less than ten (10) feet from the nearest street right of way line, twenty five (25) feet from the nearest lot line and one hundred (100) feet from the nearest occupied residence, or at a location recommended by the Planning Director. Permits for such signs shall be for a period not to exceed one year, however, such permits may be renewed if the applicant establishes, and the Planning Director confirms that construction is being pursued diligently.
(d) Temporary Signs – Other – including but not limited to, political signs.
(e) One permanent subdivision or project identification planter sign, or street island sign not exceeding forty (40) square feet in single sign face area and eight (8) feet in height, indicating the name of the subdivision or residential development, may be permitted for each entrance to the subdivision or residential development. Such signs shall be set back not less than ten (10) feet from the street right of way line and shall comply with the provisions for Signs on Corner Lots (Section 1159.05 (H). Illumination, if any, of such sign shall meet the requirement of Section 1159.06.
(f) Street Island Signs – A street island sign shall be permitted for each entrance to the subdivision or residential development. A street island sign is subject to the following standards:
(1) The sign must be a project identification sign.
(2) The sign must be a “back to back” ground sign.
(3) The sign must be set back at least three (3) feet from any island edge.
(4) The sign must be set back at least twenty-five (25) feet from the right of way line of the street that intersects with the project’s entrance street.
(g) Special Event Signs.
(1) The Zoning Inspector (Building Department), upon receipt of the necessary bond, may permit:
A. A maximum of four temporary signs within the City for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days and which are limited to the purpose of advertising public activities sponsored by public, institutional or charitable organizations within the City.
(Ord. 2005-94. Passed 7-25-05.)