§ 39-60. Signage in residentially and agriculturally zoned districts.

(a)

The following zoning districts are regulated by this section: agricultural, rural and estate, residential, mobile home, RSO, and RMO.

(b)

Residential properties. Single family residential properties, including single family detached homes, semidetached homes, duplexes, triplexes, quadraplexes, and town homes, that are located in residentially zoned districts ("Residential Properties"), are permitted up to two (2) yard signs per unit. Corner lots and lots with property frontage on more than one (1) street are entitled to one (1) additional yard sign per property frontage area. Additionally, owners or occupants of Residential Properties may apply for a temporary sign permit for a temporary sign of up to eight (8) square feet in sign area and with a maximum height of six (6) feet, if freestanding. Residential Properties may also have up to two (2) flags placed on a parcel. If there are multiple units located within a parcel, only one (1) flag per unit may be placed on each unit's property. Flags must not exceed fifteen (15) square feet in area per flag, and the top of each flag may not be elevated over ten (10) feet. Occupants of Residential Properties may place one (1) window sign per window, not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the window area.

(c)

Subdivisions, apartments, multifamily dwellings, condominium complexes, mobile home parks, motels, or other similar areas occupied by multiple parties (collectively referred to as "Multifamily Complex").

(1)

The owner(s) of a Multifamily Complex may install one (1) permanent freestanding sign at up to two (2) primary entrances per Multifamily Complex, which may be up to thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area per sign and not exceeding ten (10) feet in height. If the Multifamily Complex is entitled to more than one (1) permanent freestanding sign per this section, the signs under this section must be at least fifty (50) feet apart. Alternatively, any of these signs may be building signs, not exceeding twenty percent (20%) of the building's frontage and no more than eighty percent (80%) of the building's horizontal length.

(2)

Occupants of a Multifamily Complex may place one (1) window sign per window, not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the window area.

(3)

Where an individually owned or rented unit within a Multifamily Complex has deeded outdoor space, the occupant of such parcel or unit may place up to two (2) yard signs and one (1) flag. Flags must not exceed fifteen (15) square feet in area per flag and the top of the flag may not be elevated over ten (10) feet. Additionally, owners or occupants of a parcel or unit within a Multifamily Complex with deeded outdoor space may apply for one (1) temporary sign permit for a temporary sign of up to eight (8) square feet in sign area and with a maximum height of six (6) feet, if freestanding.

(4)

If there are single family Residential Properties on separate lots within a Multifamily Complex, the single family properties are subject to subsection (b) above but the Multifamily Complex owner or management company may apply for permits and place signs in accordance with subsection (c)(1) above.

(d)

Other nonresidential properties within a residentially zoned district. All other nonresidential properties ("Nonresidential Properties") within a residentially zoned district are permitted:

(1)

One (1) permanent freestanding sign, up to sixteen (16) square feet in sign area per sign and not exceeding eight (8) feet in height, per separate property frontage, separate building frontage, or for each entrance to the Nonresidential Property; whichever results in the greatest number of signs. If the Nonresidential Property is entitled to more than one (1) permanent freestanding sign per this provision, the signs must be at least fifty (50) feet apart. Additionally, Nonresidential Properties may have building signs, not exceeding twenty percent (20%) of the building's frontage and no more than eighty percent (80%) of the building's horizontal length. Owners or occupants of Nonresidential Properties may apply for one (1) temporary sign permit for a temporary sign of up to eight (8) square feet in sign area and with a maximum height of six (6) feet, if freestanding. One (1) window sign per window may be placed on the Nonresidential Property, not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the window area.

(2)

Nonresidential Properties may also have up to two (2) flags placed on the parcel. Flags must not exceed fifteen (15) square feet in area per flag, and the top of each flag may not be elevated over ten (10) feet.

(Ord. No. 2018-15 , § 2, 4-10-18)