Permanent signs for all uses in Residential Districts and the P/OS District shall comply with the regulations set forth in this Section.
(A) Permanent signs for all uses in residential districts and P/OS District shall be limited in number, area, height and setback based on the type of use, as set forth in Schedule 150.356(A).
Regulations for Freestanding signs | |||||
Signs Permitted | Maximum Number of Signs Permitted | Maximum Sign Area Permitted | Maximum Height | Min Setback from ROW | Min Setback from side lot line |
Regulations for Freestanding signs | |||||
Signs Permitted | Maximum Number of Signs Permitted | Maximum Sign Area Permitted | Maximum Height | Min Setback from ROW | Min Setback from side lot line |
(1) One-family and two-family dwelling units | 1/unit | 5 sq. ft. | 4 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. |
(2) Multi-family and one family attached developments with | |||||
(a) Per development | 1/developmen t | 20 sq. ft. | 6 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. |
(b) Per unit when each unit has a separate outdoor entrance | 1/unit | 2 sq. ft. per unit | NP | NP | NP |
(3) Freestanding sign for Residential Subdivision[a] | 1/subdivision entrance | 40 sq. ft. | 6 ft. | 10 ft. | 25 ft. |
(4) Nonresidential Uses[b] | |||||
(a) Wall Sign | 1/building | 40 sq. ft. | NA | NA | NA |
(b) Freestanding monument sign | 1/500 feet of parcel frontage[c] | 40 sq. ft. | 5 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. |
Notes: [a] Sign approval required at the time of final plat approval. [b] Located on the premises of an approved nonresidential use in any residential district. [c] Except as otherwise permitted in § 150.356(B)(3), for lots that exceed 500 feet in street frontage. | |||||
(B) Additional Requirements for Permanent Signs in Residential and P/OS Districts.
(1) Residential properties.
(a) Unless otherwise restricted in Schedule 150.356(A), signs may be freestanding, mounted to a permanent building or structure or displayed in a window.
(b) Signs shall not be illuminated.
(2) Residential Subdivision Entrance Sign.
(a) A maximum of two sign faces shall be permitted per entrance on a collector or arterial street as determined by the Zoning Administrator. The sign shall either be a doublesided freestanding sign or a two single-sided signs be mounted on a decorative wall or other entrance feature.
(b) Freestanding signs shall be placed on private property, except that the Planning Commission may approve a freestanding sign in the street right-of-way provided such sign shall be located on the center island of a boulevard entrance, placed no closer than 25 feet to the intersecting street’s right-of-way.
(c) Regardless of location, every residential subdivision entrance sign shall be maintained by a homeowners association in compliance with the regulations for homeowners associations in § 150.224.
(d) Signs shall not be internally illuminated.
(3) Nonresidential Uses in Residential and P/OS Districts.
(a) A maximum of 30% of the area of a monument sign may be devoted to changeable copy provided the changeable copy shall not be changed more than once per day.
(b) Monument signs may be illuminated in compliance with the illumination requirements in 150.360(A).
(c) Conditionally permitted uses may be permitted additional sign area as part of conditional use approval by the Planning Commission if the Planning Commission determines that, because of the large size of the facility and its site, the proposed larger sign will be consistent with the objectives, intent and criteria of this Article.
(d) One additional monument sign shall be permitted for a lot with a lot frontage that exceeds 500 feet. Such sign shall comply with § 150.356(c)(1), above. For corner lots, each street frontage shall be calculated separately. Freestanding signs on the same lot shall be separated by a minimum of 100 feet, as measured along the street right-of-way line. For corner lots, both sides of the intersection shall be used in measuring spacing.
(4) Supplemental Regulations for Permanent Monument Signs in Residential and P/OS Districts.
(a) Monument signs shall be erected in a landscaped area and not on sidewalks, drives, or in parking lots.
(b) No part of a monument sign, the wall or entry feature on which it is mounted, or the landscaping shall obstruct the view of vehicles entering or exiting the property.
(5) Instructional Signs. Instructional signs on multi-family and nonresidential properties that are clearly intended for instructional purposes shall be permitted as needed provided such signs are not larger than necessary to serve the intended instructional purpose, are the minimum number to serve the intended instructional purpose, and are not located nor designed to attract attention beyond the perimeter of the site, as determined by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)