The following standards apply to signs on lots zoned R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-2, R-3, PD, or CD.
(1) Development/Subdivision Signs
Freestanding, ground-mounted monument signs may be permitted for any subdivision or multi- family dwelling development provided that the sign meets the following requirements:
(a) A maximum of 1 permanent ground-mounted monument sign may be permitted for each primary entrance to the subdivision or development from a collector or arterial street as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
(b) Each sign may have a maximum sign area of 32 square feet not including any fencing, wall, supporting brick, stone, or any other material used to frame, brace or otherwise provide structural support for the sign on which the sign is located.
(c) No such sign or any portion of the structure shall exceed 6 feet in height.
(d) The sign may only be illuminated through an external light source.
(e) Such signs shall consist entirely of natural materials, such as wood, brick and stone but may include stone veneer or brick veneer.
(f) The sign shall be setback 5 feet from the public right-of-way and 20 feet from any adjacent lot lines.
(2) Permanent Signs for Agricultural or Nonresidential Uses
(a) One permanent ground-mounted monument sign may be permitted for any nonresidential use in a residential zoning district provided the sign meets the requirements below. For the purposes of this subsection, nonresidential uses include public and institutional uses as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
(i) The sign shall be set back 6 feet from the public right-of-way and 10 feet from any adjacent lot lines. The sign shall also be set back 25 feet from any adjacent residential uses.
(ii) For uses on lots with a lot area of less than 5 acres, the maximum sign area shall be 32 square feet. For uses on lots with a lot area of 5 acres or more, the maximum sign area shall be 50 square feet.
(iii) No such sign or any portion of the structure shall exceed 6 feet in height.
(iv) Up to 50% of the sign may include changeable copy signage but such signage shall be limited to a manual changeable copy sign. Electronic message centers shall only be permitted if the sign is located on a lot with a minimum lot area of 5 acres and when the sign is set back a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line that is adjacent to a residential lot. Electronic message centers shall be subject to § 154.11(G)(3).
(b) One permanent ground-mounted monument sign shall be permitted on any lot that is used primarily for an agricultural use provided the lot has a minimum area of 5 acres and the sign meets the same following standards:
(i) The sign shall be set back 6 feet from the public right-of-way and 10 feet from any adjacent lot lines. The sign shall also be set back 25 feet from any adjacent residential uses.
(ii) The maximum sign area shall be 32 square feet.
(iii) No such sign or any portion of the structure shall exceed 6 feet in height.
(c) Wall signs are permitted for any nonresidential use in a residential zoning district in accordance with the provisions established in § 154.11(I)(2).
(Ord. 5-14, passed 3-17-2014)