(a) Subdivision Signs. A ground sign located at the entrance to a residential subdivision, identifying the name of the subdivision, shall be permitted. Such signs shall be at least five (5) feet from any right-of-way or property line, and shall be no greater than twenty-five (25) square feet in area or six (6) feet in height. Subdivision signs are limited to one (1) per subdivision, and must be approved by the Planning Commission during the subdivision process.
(b) Industrial Park Signs. A ground sign located at the entrance to an industrial park, identifying the name of the industrial park and the businesses therein shall be permitted. Such signs shall be allowed only on a major street, and shall be at least five (5) feet from any right of- way or property line. Industrial park signs are limited to one (1) per industrial park and shall be no greater than sixty-four (64) square feet in area or ten (10) feet in height.
(c) Public and Semi-Public Institutions. These uses shall be limited to two (2) signs, regardless of the district in which the use is located. Such signs shall be limited to ground or wall signs, each shall be no greater than twenty-five (25) square feet, and shall not be permitted in any side or rear yard setback. Churches, however, may also have a single bulletin board not to exceed twelve (12) square feet, provided that use has a front footage of at least 100 feet.
(d) Apartment Complex Signs. Multiple-family residences (provided they contain at least four (4) units) may have a ground or wall sign identifying the name and/or address of the premises. Only one (1) such sign shall be permitted per development or complex. Such signs shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area. Ground signs, if used, shall be located at least five (5) feet from any property right-of-way and shall not exceed five (5) feet in height. Use of ground signs in any residential district must first be approved by the Planning Commission.
(e) Home Occupations. Any home occupational use shall be permitted one (1) wall sign per main building, and such sign may be attached to the front of the house, a porch or a railing. The height of such signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet above grade and the area of said sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet. No such sign shall be illuminated. Use of such signs in any residential district must first be approved by the Planning Commission.
(f) Service Station Gasoline Pumps and Canopies. Any facility that offers for sale motor fuels shall be permitted an identification area on each pump not to exceed one (1) square foot in area. When canopies are in use over the pump, and are detached from the main building, a sign may be attached to the canopy on each side that faces a public street. Such signs may not extend higher than the roof line and shall be limited to two (2) square feet in area.
(g) Temporary Signs. Portable signs and banners may be permitted in any district other than residential districts on a temporary basis for the announcement and promotion of special events, such as grand openings, special sales, and introduction of new products or services. Portable signs shall not exceed thirty-six (36) square feet in area or seven (7) feet in height, and may not be placed closer than five (5) feet from any property or right-of-way line. Banners attached to a building may not exceed one (1) square foot in area per one (1) foot of wall width. Only one (1) such sign is permitted at any time per each lot or premises. The maximum period for display shall be seven (7) consecutive calendar days or thirty (30) days per calendar year.
(Ord. 113-9. Passed 1-17-94.)