§ 14.11. Residential users.

For all residential uses, only the following signs are hereby permitted and then only if accessory and incidental to a permitted or special use:

A.

Nameplates are permitted subject to the following regulations:

1.

R-1 and R-2 districts: A nameplate shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square inches in area and shall indicate only the name or name and address of the occupant. There shall be not more than one (1) such nameplate for each dwelling, provided that it is affixed to the dwelling flat against the door or on the wall adjacent thereto, or may be located elsewhere on an accessory building or structure or piece of land within the boundaries of the lot. A nameplate may be illuminated from the rear with a light source not to exceed twenty-five (25) watts. The light source must be completely enclosed by the structure of the nameplate, depth not to exceed five (5) inches.

2.

R-3 district: Only a nameplate as described above shall be permitted for a single-family or two-family dwelling. For a multiple-family dwelling, a nameplate may not exceed nine (9) square feet in area, provided it indicates only the name or name and address of the building. Such a nameplate may be affixed flat against the building, but not located higher than one (1) story, or twenty (20) feet above curb level, whichever is lower. Such a nameplate may also be in the form of a ground sign, provided it is not nearer to the street line than one-half (½) the depth of the required front yard and does not exceed four (4) feet in height.

B.

Unilluminated "for sale," "for rent" and "garage sale" signs are permitted subject to the following:

1.

All residence districts: There shall not be more than one (1) sign per lot. No sign shall exceed six (6) square feet in area nor be closer than eight (8) feet to any side and rear lot line or more than ten (10) feet from the front foundation wall or front building line. Real estate signs shall be erected parallel to the front side of any building or front lot line. Such a sign, when affixed flat against the building, shall not project higher than one (1) story or twenty (20) feet above curb level, which is lower. Such sign in the form of a ground sign shall not project higher than three (3) feet above ground grade.

2.

Garage sale signs shall be no larger than three (3) square feet. Such signs may remain for four (4) days on private property where sale is being conducted, with permission, and must be removed upon close of the event.

C.

Unilluminated, nonflashing church bulletin signs are permitted subject to the following regulations:

1.

All residence districts: There shall be not more than one (1) sign per lot, except on a corner lot two (2) signs, one (1) facing each street, shall be permitted, provided that such signs shall be located on the same lot as the principal church use. No sign shall be within twenty (20) feet of the intersection of street right-of-way lines, exceed six (6) square feet in area and be closer than eight (8) feet to any side and rear lot line, nor closer to the front lot line than one-half (½) the depth of the required front yard. Such a sign, when affixed against the building, shall not project higher than one (1) story, or twenty (20) feet above curb level, whichever is lower. Such sign in the form of a ground sign shall not project higher than eight (8) feet above ground grade.

D.

Unilluminated home occupation signs are permitted subject to the following regulations:

1.

All residence districts: Home occupation signs are permitted in conjunction with a permitted home occupation. Such signs shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) square feet and shall include the name and occupation or the name and address and occupation of the person(s) and activity(s) performed therein.