(A) Residential district regulations.
(1) Signs in the residential districts may be erected at a maximum of one non-illuminated business on-premise sign, not exceeding one square foot in total surface area, in connection with a home occupation.
(2) Illuminated nameplates are permitted subject to the following regulations:
(a) In RS, R-I, and R-2 Districts a nameplate shall not exceed 48 square inches in area and shall indicate only the name or name and address of the occupant. There shall be not more than one such nameplate for each dwelling.
(b) In the R-3 district, only such a nameplate shall be permitted for a single family or a two-family dwelling.
(3) Signs in the R-4 District may be erected at a maximum of:
(a) One wall sign or signs with incised letters on stone background set as part of the building not to exceed four square feet.
(b) One freestanding sign per lot, located in the front or side yard provided that the total height of the freestanding sign shall not exceed six feet. The total area of the sign shall not exceed ten square feet if the lot the sign is located on does not exceed 20,000 square feet in size; 15 square feet if the lot exceeds 20,000 square feet in size.
(4) Signs for provisional uses are permitted in accordance with the standards in the underlying Zoning District.
(5) Accessory parking lots. Within the R-3 and R-4 Districts, signs used to identify the accessory parking lots and their associated uses are permitted provided the total surface area of the signage does not exceed six square feet.
(6) Bulletin board signs. Bulletin board signs shall be permitted in residential districts, for a maximum duration of three days at one location. A permit, issued annually by the Zoning Administrator, is required for each sign. Each sign shall not exceed 40 square feet in area. Only one sign is allowed for every 100 feet of lot frontage.
(B) CN. Commercial Neighborhood District.
(1) Permitted wall signs. One wall sign for each business occupying the lot shall be permitted, provided that the wall signs do not exceed 7% of the wall area, up to a maximum of 100 square feet of total wall signage per business. Up to an additional 35 square feet of wall signage may be added to anyone permitted wall sign per business, if no individual freestanding sign exists on the lot.
(2) Permitted canopy signs. Fascia mounted canopy or awning signs may be substituted for wall signs. The maximum area of such signs is 50 square feet.
(3) Permitted freestanding signs. The business occupying the building may erect and maintain one two-dimensional freestanding business on-premises sign per street frontage per lot, subject to the following limitations:
(a) The sign shall not exceed 35 square feet in area for a single business or 70 square feet for more than one business.
(b) The height of the sign shall not exceed 12 feet.
(c) For freestanding signs which advertise more than one business, at least 10% and not more than 65% of the total sign face shall be devoted to an individual business.
(d) When a lot is a corner lot, and when a freestanding sign is erected in the sign triangle, no additional freestanding sign may be erected with sign faces oriented in the same direction. If a four-sided sign is erected in the triangle, no additional freestanding sign shall be permitted on the lot.
(4) Illumination. Exterior signs may be illuminated between the hours of 7:00 a.m., or the opening time, whichever is earlier, and 11:00 p.m., or the close of business, whichever is later. Where a sign is illuminated by light reflected upon it, direct rays of light shall not beam upon any part of any existing residential building nor into a residential district, or into a street. A sign in direct line of vision of any traffic signal shall not have red, green or amber illumination.
(5) Temporary signs. A business shall be permitted to display one temporary sign or portable sign advertising on-premise activities for not more than a total of four weeks per calendar year with no period of display being less than one week. Temporary signs shall conform with the size and height provisions for the CN District. The permit for a temporary sign shall stipulate the number and type of temporary signs and dates of display.
(6) Grand opening signs. A business shall be permitted to display one temporary or portable sign per business frontage advertising or announcing a new on-site business for a period not to exceed 30 days from the date the business was started. The permit for a grand opening sign shall stipulate the number and type of temporary signs and dates of display. Additionally, within the first 30 days of the operation of a new on-site business, a business shall be permitted to display grand opening signage for a period of no more than three days running Friday through Sunday. This additional grand opening signage may include oversized banners, inflatable signs and balloons, and searchlights as limited below:
(a) An oversized banner is limited to 25% of the area of the wall upon which it is placed. Such banners must be securely fastened to minimize wind movement.
(b) A searchlight is limited to a single beam of no more than 1,600 foot candles. Such lights must be positioned so as to project all beams vertically, but not less than a minimum angle of 45 degrees from grade level, and must be designed and maintained so as to prevent beam rays of light from being directed at any portion of the traveled ways or adjoining property, and no light shall be of such intensity or brilliance to cause glare or impair the vision of the driver of any vehicles. No searchlight may be operated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(c) An inflatable sign or balloon may not exceed 25 feet in height and shall not obstruct visibility necessary for safe traffic maneuvering. Such signs shall be set back from any property line a minimum distance equal to the height of the balloon plus five feet, and shall maintain a ten-foot clearance from any overhead electrical wire. No more than one such inflatable device shall be allowed on any premises. Any such sign or balloon must be secured to minimize wind currents.
(7) Bulletin board signs. Bulletin board signs shall be permitted subject to the limitations as provided for in this subchapter. A permit, issued annually by the Zoning Administrator, is required for each sign. Each sign shall not exceed 40 square feet in area. Only one sign is allowed for every 100 feet of lot frontage.
(C) CB Central Business District.
(1) Business signs.
(a) On-premise business signs shall be permitted subject to the limitations as provided for in this subchapter and, except those signs in planned regional shopping centers, shall comply with this subchapter.
(b) When a lot is a corner lot, and when a freestanding sign is erected in the sign triangle, no additional freestanding sign may be erected with sign faces oriented in the same direction. If a four-sided sign is erected in the triangle, no additional freestanding sign shall be permitted on the lot.
(2) Outdoor advertising sign structures. Outdoor advertising sign structures shall be permitted subject to the limitations as provided for in this subchapter.
(3) Business lots without street frontage. One business sign shall be permitted, provided that the lot upon which the business identified by such sign, does not abut a public street and is not readily visible from a public street. Such signs shall have a maximum surface of 25 square feet and a maximum height of 25 feet, and shall be located not more than 200 feet from the lot of the business which is to be identified.
(4) Illumination. Exterior signs may be illuminated between the hours of 7:00 a.m., or the opening time, whichever is earlier, and 11:00 p.m., or the close of business, whichever is later. Where a sign is illuminated by light reflected upon it, direct rays of light shall not beam upon any part of any existing residential building nor into a residential district, or into a street. A sign in direct line of vision of any traffic signal shall not have red, green or amber illumination.
(5) Temporary signs. A business shall be permitted to display one temporary sign or portable sign advertising on-premise activities for not more than a total of four weeks per calendar year with no period of display being less than one week. Temporary signs shall conform with the size and height provisions for the I-1 District. The permit for a temporary sign shall stipulate the number and type of temporary signs and dates of display.
(6) Grand opening signs. A business shall be permitted to display one temporary or portable sign per business frontage advertising or announcing a new on-site business for a period not to exceed 30 days from the date the business was started. The permit for a grand opening sign shall stipulate the number and type of temporary signs and dates of display. Additionally, within the first 30 days of the operation of a new on-site business, a business shall be permitted to display grand opening signage for a period of no more than three days running Friday through Sunday. This additional grand opening signage may include oversized banners, inflatable signs and balloons, and searchlights as limited below:
(a) An oversized banner is limited to 25% of the area of the wall upon which it is placed. Such banners must be securely fastened to minimize wind movement.
(b) A searchlight is limited to a single beam of no more than 1,600 foot candle. Such lights must be positioned so as to project all beams vertically, but not less than a minimum angle of 45 degrees from grade level, and must be designed and maintained so as to prevent beam rays of light from being directed at any portion of the traveled ways or adjoining property, and no light shall be of such intensity or brilliance to cause glare or impair the vision of the driver of any vehicle. No searchlight may be operated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(c) An inflatable sign or balloon may not exceed 25 feet in height and shall not obstruct visibility necessary for safe traffic maneuvering. Such signs shall be set back from any property line a minimum distance equal to the height of the balloon plus five feet, and shall maintain a ten-foot clearance from overhead electric lines.
(7) Bulletin board signs. Bulletin board signs shall be permitted subject to the limitations as provided for in this subchapter. A permit, issued annually by the Zoning Administrator, is required for each sign. Each sign shall not exceed 40 square feet in area. Only one sign is allowed for every 100 feet of lot frontage.
(D) I-1 Industrial District.
(1) Business signs.
(a) On-premise business signs shall be permitted subject to the limitations as provided for in this subchapter.
(b) When a lot is a corner lot, and when a freestanding sign is erected in the sign triangle, no additional freestanding sign may be erected with sign faces oriented in the same direction. If a four-sided sign is erected in the triangle, no additional freestanding sign shall be permitted on the lot.
(2) Outdoor advertising sign structures. Outdoor advertising sign structures shall be permitted subject to the limitations as provided for in this subchapter.
(3) Highway signs. Businesses located along the state highway may increase the area of a freestanding sign, which is located on the frontage of a road parallel to the highway, to a maximum of 150 square feet in area and to a maximum height of 50 feet.
(4) Temporary signs. A business shall be permitted to display one temporary or portable sign advertising on-premise activities for not more than a total of four weeks per calendar year with no period of display being less than one week. Temporary signs shall conform with the size and height provisions for the CN District. The permit for a temporary sign shall stipulate the number and type of temporary signs and dates of display.
(5) Grand opening signs.
(a) A business shall be permitted to display one temporary or portable sign per business frontage advertising or announcing a new on-site business for a period not to exceed 30 days from the date the business was started. The permit for a grand opening sign shall stipulate the number and type of temporary signs and dates of display. Additionally, within the first 30 days of the operation of a new on-site business, a business shall be permitted to display grand opening signage for a period of no more than three days running Friday through Sunday.
(b) This additional grand opening signage may include oversized banners, inflatable signs and balloons, and searchlights as limited below:
1. An oversized banner is limited to 25% of the area of the wall upon which it is placed. Such banners must be securely fastened to minimize wind movement.
2. A searchlight is limited to a single beam of no more than 1,600 foot candle power. Such lights must be positioned so as to project all beams vertically, but not less than a minimum angle of 45 degrees from grade level, and must be designed and maintained so as to prevent beam rays of light from being directed at any portion of the traveled ways or adjoining property, and no light shall be of such intensity or brilliance to cause glare or impair the vision of the driver of any vehicles. No searchlight may be operated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
3. An inflatable sign or balloon may not exceed 25 feet in height and shall not obstruct visibility necessary for safe traffic maneuvering. Such signs shall be set back from any property line a minimum distance equal to the height of the balloon plus five feet, and shall maintain a ten-foot clearance from any overhead electrical wire. No more than one such inflatable device shall be allowed on any premise. Any such sign or balloon must be secured to minimize wind currents.
(6) Major retail stores. Single-user retail stores with 100,000 square feet of gross floor area or larger and located in the I-1 district are allowed one freestanding sign up to 100 square feet in area and may be a maximum height of 30 feet, if no other freestanding sign exists. Up to four wall signs may be installed on the principal elevation. One sign on the principal elevation may be up to 250 square feet, or other signs on the principal elevation may not exceed 150 square feet, and total signage on the principal elevation shall not exceed 7% of the total wall area.
(7) Bulletin board signs. Bulletin board signs shall be permitted subject to the limitations as provided for in this subchapter. A permit, issued annually by the Zoning Administrator, is required for each sign. Each sign shall not exceed 40 square feet in area. Only one sign is allowed for every 100 feet of lot frontage.
(Ord. 2020-O-3, passed 2-18-2020)