On-premises signs shall be parallel or freestanding. Only the following on-premises signs shall be permitted:
(a) One nonilluminated sign advertising for sale agricultural produce raised on the premises, where such sale is permitted, not to exceed twelve square feet in area.
(b) Identification signs for schools, churches, hospitals, medical clinics or similar institutions, provided that the area on one side of such sign shall not exceed sixteen square feet; and identification signs for clubs, lodges, farms, estates or similar uses, provided that the area on one side of any such sign shall not exceed twelve square feet.
(c) Parallel, projecting and freestanding flags representing governmental, educational or religious organizations.
(d) One nonilluminated sign posted in conjunction with doorbells or mailboxes, provided the area of any such sign shall not exceed thirty-six square inches.
(e) One nonilluminated sign or indirectly illuminated sign displaying only the name and address of the occupant of a premises, provided the area of any such sign shall not exceed 200 square inches.
(f) One nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated home occupation identification sign containing only the name, address and occupation of the resident which shall not exceed two square feet in area.
(g) One nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated bulletin or announcement board or identification sign for a permitted nonresidential building or use, provided the area of any such sign shall not exceed twelve square feet.
(h) One nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated sign in connection with a lawfully maintained nonconforming use, provided the area of any such sign shall not exceed twelve square feet.
(i) One nonilluminated sign advertising the sale or rental of the premises on which the sign has been erected or one sign indicating that such premises have been sold or rented, provided the area of any such sign shall not exceed twelve square feet and shall be removed within twenty days after an agreement of rental has been entered into or legal title has been transferred.
(j) One temporary nonilluminated sign erected in connection with the development or proposed development of the premises by a builder, contractor, developer or other persons interested in such sales or development, provided the area of any such sign shall not exceed thirty-two square feet and shall be removed within twenty days after the last structure has been initially occupied or upon expiration of the building permit, whichever is sooner.
(k) Temporary nonilluminated signs of mechanics or artisans may be erected and maintained during the period such persons are performing work on the premises on which such signs are erected, provided such sign shall be removed upon completion of work by the mechanic or artisan and the total area of all such signs shall not exceed twelve square feet.
(l) Signs announcing no trespassing; signs indicating the private nature of a road, driveway or premises; and signs controlling fishing or hunting on the premises, provided the area of any such sign shall not exceed two square feet.
(m) Nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated memorial signs or historical signs or tablets.
(Ord. 2717. Passed 2-10-86.) 1994 Replacement