The following are the permanent signs allowed in AG, R-1, R-2, R-T, R-3, R-4, and R-5 zoning districts:
(a) Signs for Individual Dwellings.
(1) One wall sign is permitted on each individual lot used for residential purposes provided the sign is mounted flush to the façade of the principal dwelling and does not exceed two square feet.
(2) Such sign may also be permanently attached to a window.
(3) The sign shall not be internally or externally illuminated.
(4) A sign permit shall not be required for this type of sign.
(b) Signs at Entrances. Two wall signs or one permanent freestanding monument sign may be permitted for any subdivision or multi-family dwelling development that contains 20 units/lots or more provided that the signs meets the following requirements:
(1) General Standards.
A. Each sign may have a maximum sign area of 36 square feet.
B. No such sign or any portion of the structure shall exceed six feet in height.
C. The sign may only be illuminated through an external light source.
D. The sign shall be an on-premise sign.
(2) Monument Sign.
A. A maximum of one freestanding monument sign may be permitted for each entrance to the subdivision or development on a collector or arterial street, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
B. In all cases, the sign shall be set back a minimum of 3 feet from the right-of-way and 10 feet from any lot lines.
C. The monument sign shall have a maximum of two sign faces, mounted back-to-back.
D. If an applicant proposes to use a monument sign, no wall signs, as allowed in Section 1127.09(b)(3), below, shall be permitted.
(3) Wall Signs on Entry Fences or Walls.
A. A maximum of two wall signs may be permitted for each entrance to the subdivision or development on a collector or arterial street, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
B. If two signs are utilized, the signs shall be separated by a minimum of 50 feet.
C. The signs shall be mounted to a decorative wall or fence that generally runs parallel with the street.
D. If an applicant proposes to use wall signs, no monument sign, as allowed in Section 1127.09(b)(2), above, shall be permitted.
(c) Signs for Nonresidential Uses in Residential Zoning Districts.
(1) One permanent freestanding monument sign may be permitted on a lot containing a nonresidential use in a residential zoning district provided the sign meets the following requirements:
A. In all cases, the sign shall be set back a minimum of 3 feet from the right-of-way and 10 feet from any lot lines.
B. The maximum sign area shall be 36 square feet.
C. A maximum of 50 percent of the monument sign area may be devoted to manual changeable copy.
E. No such sign or any portion of the structure shall exceed six feet in height.
F. The sign may only be illuminated through an external light source.
(2) One additional monument sign shall be permitted for a lot with a lot frontage that exceeds 500 feet. Such sign shall comply with Section 1127.09(c)(1), above. For corner lots, each street frontage shall be calculated separately. Freestanding signs on the same lot shall be separated by a minimum of 100 feet, as measured along the street right-of-way line. For corner lots, both sides of the intersection shall be used in measuring spacing.
(3) Building signs shall be permitted for all nonresidential uses in a residential district in the same manner as permitted for nonresidential uses in the C-1 District. This shall not apply to signs located on lots used exclusively for residential dwellings where signage is controlled by Section 1127.09(a).
(Ord. 2018-009. Passed 5-7-18.)