11.4.2 Sign Types Allowed Without a Sign Permit

A lightweight fabric or similar material which is permanently mounted to a pole either enclosed in a frame or mounted to restrict movement caused by the atmosphere.

Standards

1. Each banner shall be at least six square feet in area but no more than 36 square feet in area, and all banners on the same lot shall be consistent in terms of colors and materials used.

2. Each banner shall be individually attached to a pole, mast arm or other structure.

3. An overall signage plan shall be approved when multiple banners are placed on a lot.

4. All banners shall be maintained in good condition.

5. Banners shall display information that is solely decorative or noncommercial, and can include information that identifies historic districts or historic landmarks, and shall not be included in the computation of total sign area on a property. See Sec. 7.7, Flagpoles and Flags, for regulation of flags and flagpoles.

6. Banners which display a logo, message, statement, or expression relating to commercial interests are considered signs which require a sign permit by this Ordinance and shall conform to the requirements for suspended signs, projecting signs or freestanding signs, depending on the method of installation and support.

A sign that identifies architects, engineers, contractors and other individuals or firms involved with construction on the premises, the name of the building or development, the intended purpose of the building, and/or the expected completion date.

Standards

1. In single-family residential districts on projects not involving multiple lots, such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area and four feet in height and are limited to one per lot.

2. In all other circumstances, such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height, except in the DD District where such signs shall not exceed:

a. 10% of the building façade area along the street frontage location or 120 square feet in area, whichever is less; and

b. Eight feet in height.

3. The sign shall be removed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance.

4. Construction signs in accordance with this section are permitted at a maximum rate of one sign per 50 continuous linear feet of construction fence.

5. Where there is no construction fencing, the number of signs allowed shall be one per street frontage.

Signs such as building numbers, addresses, private parking signs, no trespassing signs or dangerous animal signs.

Standards

Such signs shall not exceed three square feet in area per sign.

Signs that provide directional information regarding the sale or lease of residential property.

Standards

1. The signs contain only directional information [i.e., directional arrows, "left 100 yards", "2nd right", etc.] and "house for rent", "open house", "new house(s) for sale" or the name of the project. Other information such as the name of a builder or real estate company is prohibited.

2. The signs shall be temporary signs on white background, unlit, and limited to two square feet per side for a single user. The sign message may be placed on each side of the sign. The signs shall not exceed four feet in height and shall not obstruct vision clearances.

3. In order to avoid the placement of a series of signs along several miles of roadway, no more than five signs shall be allowed per project, or per property when a single dwelling is for sale or rent. Signs shall be placed no farther than one mile from the project or property for which directions are given.

4. Each user is allowed only one sign per intersection.

5. Signs for properties for sale or lease shall be removed when a contract is closed on the last property for sale or lease in the project.

6. To encourage assistance in compliance with these requirements, the Planning Director, or designee, may notify the Board of Realtors or the Home Builders Association regarding violations of these provisions.

Signs advertising agricultural products grown or produced on the premises of a farm at least five acres in size.

Standards

1. The signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in area per side and eight feet in height.

2. The number of signs shall not exceed a ratio of one sign per 1000 feet of road frontage of farm property. If more than one sign is allowed, the signs shall be at least 500 feet apart. If the farm property fronts on more than one road, each frontage shall be considered separately.

3. The signs shall be set back at least 10 feet from the right-of-way and at least 50 feet from the intersections so that they do not interfere with vision clearances on roads.

4. The signs shall be removed during seasons when sales have ceased.

5. Agricultural properties that wish to apply for permanent signs may do so by permit under the provisions of Sec. 3.10, Sign Permit, but in that event, additional unpermitted signs shall not be allowed.

A sign indicating the date of construction, the name of the building, the principals involved in its construction, or other historical facts. Historic or memorial markers can be erected by a governmental agency or private, nonprofit historic preservation or education organization, pursuant to a plan or program for the erection of such signs or markers applied on a national, State, or county-wide basis, or to properties within a duly authorized local historic district.

Standards

1. The plan or program sponsoring the sign shall employ uniform standards of eligibility and the sign or marker shall commemorate a person, building, place or event of historical, civic, cultural, natural historical, scientific, or architectural significance.

2. Each such sign or marker shall be made of cast metal, cut masonry, painted wood, glass, other metal or other similar durable weatherproof material.

3. Building-mounted signs shall not exceed six square feet in area.

4. Freestanding signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in area.

A sign advertising a home occupation.

Standards

Only one wall sign not exceeding three square feet in area shall be allowed.

An on-premise sign giving information or direction for the convenience and necessity of the public such as "entrance," "exit," "no admittance," "telephone," "parking," etc.

Standards

Such signs shall not exceed three square feet of area per sign or four feet in height and shall not contain any logos.

An image, such as a painting or enlarged photograph, applied directly to a wall or ceiling.

Standards

1. Murals containing graphics, other than logos or registered trademarks, related to goods and services provided on site are allowed without a permit.

2. Commercial text, logos, or trademarks contained within the mural shall comply with the standards for wall signs within paragraph 11.6.1, Table of Signs Requiring Permits.

3. Mural graphics shall not be included in the sign area calculations when commercial text is included despite paragraph 11.2.2A.2.

Messages on public art that recognize the artist and/or sponsor and are clearly subordinate to the art.

Standards

Such signs shall not exceed four square feet in area, or five percent of the total square footage of the art, whichever is smaller.For three-dimensional art, the total square footage of the base shall be used to calculate percentage.

Announcements by public or non-profit organizations of fund raising events, special events or activities of interest to the general public, other than political signs. Events or activities that are typically routine, such as but not limited to hours of operation, weekly worship times, and other similarly repeated activities shall not be construed to meet this standard.

Standards

1. Such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area for nonresidential districts and shall be limited to one per event.

2. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area for residential uses in residential districts and 25 square feet in area for nonresidential uses in residential districts and shall be limited to one per event, per premise.

3. Within Design districts, such signs shall not exceed 10% of the individual building façade area or 32 square feet, whichever is greater.

4. Signs shall indicate the date(s) of the activity or event.

5. The sign may be erected up to two weeks prior to the event and shall be removed within seven days after the event. However, in no case shall a sign be posted for more than 30 days.

6. (County Only) Within the SRP-C District, such signs shall not exceed 10% of the individual building façade area or 32 square feet, whichever is greater.

Signs erected by the federal, state, or local government, or governmental entity.

Standards

The sign shall contain no commercial logo or message.

A sign located on nonresidential property, multifamily residential property, or in one subdivision if applicable to multiple lots and advertising the property for sale, rent, or lease.

Standards

1. Freestanding signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area per sign and eight feet in height and shall be limited to one freestanding sign per street frontage.

2. One wall sign per building façade shall be allowed if the entire building is for sale, rent, or lease. Facades with a frontage measuring less than 100 linear feet shall be allowed a wall sign which shall not exceed 16 square feet in area. Facades with a frontage measuring 100 linear feet or more shall be allowed a wall sign which shall not exceed 32 square feet in area.

3. If portions of a building are for sale, rent, or lease, a single wall sign not to exceed eight square feet shall be allowed for each leasable/rentable/salable unit.

4. The signs shall be removed within 15 days after closing or execution of a rental or lease agreement.

A sign advertising residential property (except for multifamily dwellings or multiple lots in one subdivision) for sale, rent or lease.

Standards

1. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area and four feet in height for freestanding signs and shall be are limited to one sign per street frontage and one wall sign per dwelling unit.

2. The signs shall be removed within 15 days after closing or execution of a rental or lease agreement.

Any public notice or warning required by applicable federal, State or local law, regulation or ordinance. Any federal, State or local traffic control or other public sign when located on private property.

Standards

1. The face shall meet FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards.

2. The sign shall contain no commercial logo or message.

Signs that display the name, trademark or logo of the company or brand or prices provided the display is an integral part of vending machine, automatic teller machine or gas pump.

Standards

The sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area per side.

Signs that are attached to, painted on, or etched into a window or displayed within 12 inches (measured horizontally) of the window and are legible from outside of the window.

Standards

1. Such signs in combination with other window signs shall not exceed 10% of the window area on each façade.

2. Such signs in combination with all other signs on the lot shall not exceed the maximum permitted sign area for the lot.

A sign advertising a yard or garage sale.

Standards

1. Yard sale signs shall not exceed four feet in height and six square feet in area per sign.

2. Limited to one sign per lot.

3. Such signs may be erected up to five days prior to the event and shall be removed within two days after the event.