This section applies to R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Districts.
(A) For each duplex and/or multi-family building, one nameplate per dwelling unit not to exceed two square feet in area is permitted.
(B) One freestanding sign for a church, municipal building or other public building, not exceeding 32 square feet in area, and one wall sign, not exceeding one and one-half square feet in area for each lineal feet of building frontage. However, in no instance shall the total wall sign area exceed 50 feet.
(C) Signs listed under exemptions and temporary signs are permitted; however, portable signs, including A-frame and arrow or message boards, are prohibited.
(D) One monument type identity sign for a subdivision or multi-family project is permitted. Such sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. In the event there is more than one entrance to the subdivision or multi-family project fronts onto more than one road, additional signage may be permitted at the discretion of the Plan Commission.
(E) Home occupation signs are permitted in R-1 and R-2 Districts only. One window sign as identified within this chapter may be used to identify the business. If the residence has a porch that faces the main access road, then a wall sign may be attached under the overhang of that porch instead of the window sign. Dimensional requirements are listed within this section.
(F) In R-2 and R-3 Districts where a rental office might be located, it is permitted to erect a “business identification sign” as listed in § 151.07(A).
(Ord. 2003-0005, passed 12-18-2003)