Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, noncommercial speech signs may be displayed without a permit subject to the following regulations:
(a) Noncommercial Speech Signs in Residential Districts. Noncommercial speech signs may be permitted in any residential district without a sign permit, subject to the following conditions:
(1) The maximum number of noncommercial speech signs per lot shall be two (2).
(2) Of the total number of signs, only one (1) shall be a window sign. No window sign shall exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total window opening or one (1) square foot, whichever is smaller.
(3) A building-mounted sign may not exceed two (2) square feet in total area. Any building-mounted sign shall be located in proximity to an exterior entrance.
(4) A ground-mounted sign, unless otherwise specified herein, shall:
A. Not exceed six (6) square feet in sign copy area;
B. Not exceed four (4) feet in height above grade;
C. Not be closer to any lot line than one-half (1/2) of the required setback;
D. Not interfere with vehicle site distances either from, along or to a public way; and
E. Not be illuminated, except indirectly.
(b) Noncommercial Speech Signs in Business and Industrial Districts. Noncommercial speech signs associated with nonresidential uses may be allowed in any business or industrial district without a sign permit, subject to the following conditions:
(1) The maximum number of noncommercial speech signs per lot shall be two (2).
(2) Such signs shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area.
(3) Freestanding noncommercial speech signs shall not be closer to any lot line than one-half (1/2) of the required setback.
(4) Freestanding noncommercial speech signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in height above grade level.
(5) Building-mounted noncommercial speech signs shall be located on the first floor front facade of the structure.
(6) Noncommercial speech signs shall not be illuminated, except indirectly.
(Ord. 22-089. Passed 12-5-22.)