1276.04  RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT SIGNS.
   The following signs shall be permitted in all Residential Districts:
   (a)   Nameplate and Identification Sign. Nameplate and identification signs shall be permitted in Residential Districts subject to the following controls:
      (1)   Area, location, and content for one- and two-family residential uses.  There shall be not more than one nameplate which shall be attached to the structure or free-standing, but not closer than three feet to the property line. Said nameplate shall not exceed one square foot in area for each dwelling unit, and shall indicate only the name and address of the occupant. If a home occupation as permitted by this Zoning Code is conducted on the premises, said occupation may be identified on the residential nameplate, but no additional signage shall be permitted. On a corner lot, two such nameplates shall be permitted for each dwelling unit, one facing each street. No such sign shall project higher than five feet above the level of the ground floor of the structure on which it is mounted.
      (2)   Area, location, and content for nonresidential uses.  There shall be not more than one identification sign, which shall be attached to the structure, not to exceed twelve square feet in area and which shall indicate only the name and address of the building. On a corner lot, two such signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No such sign shall project higher than one story or fifteen feet above the grade line of the structure on which it is mounted, whichever is lower.
   (b)   "For Sale" and "For Rent" Signs.  Signs offering the premises on which they are located "for sale," "for lease," or "for rent" shall be permitted in Residential Districts subject to the following controls:
      (1)   Area and number. There shall be not more than one such sign per zoning lot, except that on a corner zoning lot two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted. No sign shall exceed twelve square feet.
      (2)   Height. No sign shall project higher than one story if wall mounted, or five feet above the elevation of the nearest point on a public right-of-way line if free-standing.
   (c)   Temporary Signs Accessory to Residential Developments or Other Permitted Improvements. Temporary signs accessory to or having to do with residential developments and other permitted improvements shall be permitted in Residential Districts subject to the following controls:
      (1)   Content. The signs shall be only for the purpose of identification of homes, condominiums, or apartments for sale or rent in the residential development under construction, or for the identification of other nonresidential uses under construction.
      (2)   Area, number, and setback.  Such signs shall not exceed two in number for each development, or one for each entrance to a subdivision, nor thirty-two square feet each in area. They shall observe the front yard requirement of the principal use and shall be located at least fifty feet from all other boundaries of the site.
      (3)   Height. No sign shall project higher than seven feet above grade level where it is mounted.
      (4)   Time limitation. The sign or signs shall be removed by the applicant or property owner within two years of the date of the issuance of the building permit.
   (d)   Residential Development Permanent Identification Signs. Residential development permanent identification signs shall be permitted in Residential Districts subject to the following controls:
      (1)   Content. The signs shall bear only the name of the residential development, the address of the building if a multiple-family structure, and the name and address of the management if applicable.
      (2)   Area and number. There shall be not more than one sign located at each entrance to the subdivision or estate. No such sign shall exceed twelve square feet in area.
      (3)   Height. No sign shall project higher than seven feet above grade level where it is mounted.
   (e)   Church Bulletin Boards.  Church bulletin boards shall be permitted in Residential Districts subject to the following controls:
      (1)   Area and number.  There shall be not more than one sign per lot, except that on a lot exceeding 100 feet of frontage, one sign shall be permitted for each 100 feet of frontage or portion thereof, and on a corner lot, two signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted even if total frontage is less than 100 feet. No sign shall exceed twelve square feet in area.
      (2)   Location.  No sign shall be located less than ten feet from any property line.
      (3)   Height.  No sign shall project higher than seven feet above the elevation at the nearest point on a public right-of-way line.
   (f)   Signs for Nonconforming Uses.  Each nonconforming nonresidential use in a Residential District shall be permitted one accessory sign which shall conform to the requirements of Section 1276.06(b).
   (g)   Signs for Subdivision Lake Access Lots.
      (1)   Area and Number.  Up to two signs shall be allowed.  Signs shall not exceed twelve square feet each, and there shall be a limit of eighteen square foot of signage per lot.
      (2)   Location and Height.  No sign shall exceed seven feet in height above the adjacent ground, and placement must meet setback requirements of the district.
      (3)   Content.  The sign shall be only for the purpose of identification of the specified lake access lot and/or for the rules governing the lot.
(Ord. 106. Passed 12-9-81; Ord. 106A-56.  Passed 7-11-12.)