§ 16-588. Signs permitted in residential districts.

(a)

Permanent identification signs for subdivisions and residential developments not exceeding ten square feet in area. One sign may be erected at each major entrance to the subdivision, but shall be located on private property no closer than ten feet to any property line. No sign shall exceed six feet in height above ground level. Illumination of signs is prohibited.

(b)

One permanent identification sign for multifamily residential developments may be erected at each major entrance to the property. Such signs shall not exceed ten square feet in area and may be flat-mounted against the wall of an apartment building or freestanding. If freestanding, such sign shall be set back so that no part of the sign shall be closer than ten feet to any public right-of-way or property line and shall not exceed six feet in height above ground level. Illumination of signs is prohibited.

(c)

One permanent identification sign for nonresidential uses permitted as a matter of right may be erected on the premises, provided such signs do not exceed ten square feet in area. Such sign shall be set back so that no part of the sign shall be closer than ten feet to any public right-of-way or property line and shall not exceed six feet in height above ground level. Illumination of signs is prohibited.

(d)

Temporary signs as permitted by section 16-590.

(e)

No other signs are permitted.

(Ord. No. 95-008, § 15.5, 12-13-1995)