(A) Purpose. Signage in commercial areas is allowed to a greater extent, in size, number, and sign type, in order to maintain proportion to the size and scope of uses typically present within these areas. However, even the most intensive use districts in smaller communities are still limited in signage to some degree in order to maintain the small-town character of smaller communities and to limit visual distraction by signage.
(B) Signs permitted as accessory to dwellings. Permitted sign use as accessory to dwellings shall be the same as for § 157.153.
(C) Sign permitted as accessory to non-dwellings.
(1) Permitted permanent sign use as accessory to non-dwellings include a-frame, awning/canopy, chalkboard, changeable copy, EMD static, EMD static with transition, EMD static partially animated, freestanding, geological, inflatable/tethered, marquee, minor, monument, neon, off- premises, pennant, projecting, wall, wicket, and window. No more than ten permanent signs are permitted by right per use;
(2) Permitted temporary signs include a-frame, banner, beacon, chalkboard, changeable copy, inflatable/tethered, minor, off-premises, pennant, person-assisted, wall, wicket, and window. No more than seven temporary signs are permitted by right per use; and
(3) No more than three flags.
(D) Dimension specifications chart. All maximum sign area requirements include the sum total sign area per use.
Freestanding Sign | All Other Signs | Temporary Signs | Flags | |
Max. Sign Area | 90 sq. ft. | 50 sq. ft. | 24 sq. ft. | 16 sq. ft. each |
Max. Height | 20 ft. | 10 ft. | 6 ft. | 25 ft. |
(Ord. passed 6-3-2019)