The following signs are permitted in Residence Districts, subject to the limitations herein set out:
A. Unilluminated nameplates.
B. Unilluminated temporary signs, subject to the following:
1. There shall be not more than one sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two (2) signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. Signs of up to four (4) square feet in area may be located at a lot line. No sign shall exceed twelve (12) square feet in area.
2. Signs greater than four (4) square feet may not be closer than eight feet (8') to any side and rear lot line, nor closer to the front lot line than one-half (1/2) the depth of the minimum required front yard in the district in which it is located. Such a sign, when affixed flat against the building, shall not project higher than one story or twenty feet (20') above curb level, whichever is lower; and a ground sign shall not project higher than eight feet (8') above ground grade.
3. The property is being offered for sale through a licensed real estate agent, or when the sign is owned by the property owner and that property is offered for sale by the owner through advertising either online or in a local newspaper of general circulation; and for a period of thirty (30) days following the date on which a contract of sale has been executed by a person purchasing the property.
C. Signs required to provide notice of request for zoning change are permitted as provided in section 10-4-9 of this title.
D. The developer of a subdivision may request that the Plan Commission approve the design, construction and location of signs larger than twelve (12) square feet. The Plan Commission may approve the use of larger signs for a period of up to two (2) years or until the subdivision is substantially completed, whichever is sooner. (Ord. 19-14, 8-20-2019)