(A) Agricultural zoning district (AG) permitted signs and provisions. In AG zoning districts only the following signs shall be permitted:
(1) Permanent signs.
(a) All signs permitted in § 156.096, except: (C) Permanent signs on vending machines, gas pumps, or ice containers indicating only the contents of those devices. The sign area of each device may not exceed six square feet each and the signs shall not be computed in the total allowance of sign area determined in this chapter; and (D) Business signs not exceeding four square feet per sign face containing information on credit cars, operating hours, or business affiliations;
(b) All permanent signs permitted in § 156.082(A).
(2) Temporary signs. One non-illuminated temporary sign pertaining to the lease or sale of the premises upon which it is placed and not exceeding 16 square feet in gross surface area, provided that the sign shall be removed within seven days after the consummation of the sale or lease or the termination of the agent's authority.
(B) Agricultural business zoning district (AG-B) permitted signs and provisions. In AG-B zoning districts only the following signs shall be permitted:
(1) Permanent signs.
(a) All signs permitted in § 156.096 except: (C) Permanent signs on vending machines, gas pumps, or ice containers indicating only the contents of those devices. The sign area of each device may not exceed six square feet each and the signs shall not be computed in the total allowance of sign area determined in this chapter;
(b) All permanent signs permitted in § 156.082(A).
(2) Temporary signs. One non-illuminated temporary sign pertaining to the lease or sale of the premises upon which it is placed and not exceeding 16 square feet in gross surface area, provided that the sign shall be removed within seven days after the consummation of the sale or lease or the termination of the agent's authority.
(C) Residential zoning districts (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4) permitted signs and provisions. In R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 zoning districts only the following signs shall be permitted:
(1) Permanent signs.
(a) All signs permitted in § 156.096 except: (C) Permanent signs on vending machines, gas pumps, or ice containers indicating only the contents of those devices. The sign area of each device may not exceed six square feet each and the signs shall not be computed in the total allowance of sign area determined in this chapter; and (D) Business signs not exceeding four square feet per sign face containing information on credit cards, operating hours, or business affiliations; and
(b) One freestanding sign per zone lot.
(2) Temporary signs.
(a) One non-illuminated temporary sign pertaining to the lease or sale of the premises upon which it is placed and not exceeding four square feet in gross surface area, provided that the sign shall be removed within seven days after the consummation of the sale or lease or the termination of the agent’s authority;
(b) Special signage for open houses associated with the sale or lease of property in AG, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, PD, and MF zoning districts. A salesperson shall be permitted to place a maximum of three directional signs on public property to inform the public of the location of an open house. Each sign shall not exceed six square feet in gross area, shall be placed within reasonable distance of the open house, and may only be displayed from dawn to dusk on the day of the open house. The salesperson shall be responsible for the prompt removal of these signs. No permit shall be required;
(c) One non-illuminated temporary sign bearing only the street number of a new or remodeled structure and the name or names of the general contractor, subcontractors, owner, and/or tenant, during construction work on the premises upon which they are placed, not exceeding 12 square feet in total gross surface area. This sign shall be removed within seven days after substantial completion of the construction work and in no event shall this type of sign be exhibited for more than 12 months. It shall be the responsibility of the general contractor to see that the signage conforms with this code section;
(d) Temporary political sign in accordance with § 156.099 of this code;
(e) Temporary sign for the sale of motorized vehicles by other than a commercial dealer of new/used vehicles in accordance with § 156.098(C); and
(f) Garage sale signs in accordance with § 156.098(B).
(D) Residential zoning district (MF) permitted signs and provisions. In the MF zoning district, the restrictions, prohibitions, and regulations for signs in residential zoning district MF shall be the same as given in division (C) for the residence districts, with the following additions.
(1) Apartment or condominium complexes of one to three buildings shall be permitted a single nameplate sign on each building displaying only the building name or management name. The gross area of each sign shall not exceed two square feet.
(2) Apartment or condominium complexes of four or more buildings shall be allowed one freestanding sign displaying only the name of the complex in lieu of individual building nameplate signs, and to be constructed to the specifications listed in § 156.082(A).
(3) Temporary signs. One non-illuminated temporary sign pertaining to the lease or sale of the premises upon which it is placed and not exceeding four square feet in gross surface area, provided that the sign shall be removed within seven days after the consummation of the sale or lease or the termination of the agent's authority.
(E) Commercial zoning district (C-1) permitted signs and provisions. In the C-1 zoning district, the following signs shall be permitted:
(1) Permanent signs.
(a) All signs permitted in R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 zoning districts, except that freestanding signs shall not be allowed in a C-1 zoning district;
(b) Businesses located in a C-1 zoning district shall be allowed one principal sign for each business with frontage. These signs may be wall signs, monument signs, canopy signs, marquee signs, or mansard signs; and
(c) Drive-in or drive-through merchandising businesses shall be allowed one informational (menu, price, and the like) sign not exceeding 15 square feet in gross area.
(2) Temporary signs. One non-illuminated temporary sign pertaining to the lease or sale of the premises upon which it is placed and not exceeding 16 square feet in gross surface area, provided that the sign shall be removed within seven days after the consummation of the sale or lease or the termination of the agent's authority.
(F) Commercial zoning district (C-2) permitted signs and provisions. In the C-2 zoning district, the following signs shall be permitted:
(1) Permanent signs.
(a) All signs permitted in R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 zoning districts, except that freestanding signs shall not be allowed in a C-2 zoning district;
(b) Businesses located in a C-2 zoning district shall be allowed one principal sign for each business with frontage. These signs may be wall signs, monument signs, canopy signs, marquee signs, or mansard signs; and
(c) Drive-in or drive-through merchandising businesses shall be allowed one informational (menu, price, or the like) sign not exceeding 15 square feet in gross area.
(2) Temporary signs. One non-illuminated temporary sign pertaining to the lease or sale of the premises upon which it is placed and not exceeding 16 square feet in gross surface area, provided that the sign shall be removed within seven days after the consummation of the sale or lease or the termination of the agent's authority.
(G) Commercial zoning district (C-3) permitted signs and provisions. In the C-3 zoning district, the following signs shall be permitted:
(1) Permanent signs.
(a) All signs permitted in R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 zoning districts;
(b) Businesses located in a C-3 district shall be allowed one principal sign for each business with frontage. These signs may be wall signs, monument signs, canopy signs, marquee signs, or mansard signs; and
(c) Drive-in or drive-through merchandising businesses shall be allowed one informational (menu, price, and the like) sign not exceeding 15 square feet in gross area.
(2) Temporary signs. One non-illuminated temporary sign pertaining to the lease or sale of the premises upon which it is placed and not exceeding 16 square feet in gross surface area, provided that the sign shall be removed within seven days after the consummation of the sale or lease or the termination of the agent's authority.
(Ord. 23, §§ 2.50.100 - 2.50.160, passed 3-19-1997; Am. Ord. 2003-109A, passed 10-8-2004; Am. Ord. 210-A, passed 12-10-2015) Penalty, see § 156.999
Cross-reference:
Permitted signs, see Appendix D