Residential Identification Sign - For buildings with 1 to 4 dwelling units.

• number allowed: 1 sign per dwelling unit
• size maximum: 1 sq. ft.
• height maximum: none

• number allowed: 1 sign per development
• size maximum: 10 sq. ft.
• height maximum: 6 ft.

• number allowed: 1 sign per dwelling unit
• size maximum: 2 sq. ft.
• height maximum: none

• number allowed: 1 per accessory use.
• maximum size: I sq. ft.
• maximum height: none

• number allowed: unlimited.
• Size maximum: 6 sq. ft.
• height maximum: 6 ft.

• Signs for nonconforming uses must conform to the standards for the permitted sign use of similar conforming sign use.

• number allowed per single use building: 2
• number allowed per multi use building: 1 per development + 1 per business use.
• Size maximum: 40 sq. ft.
• height minimum for all signs except freestanding signs: 5ft.
• height maximum for freestanding signs: 15 ft. in zones HB and I
• height maximum for freestanding signs: 10 ft. in zones DB, NB, and MI
• setback from lot line: 10 ft. minimum L

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• number allowed per single use building: 2
• number allowed per multi use building 1 per development + 1 per business use.
• size maximum: 75 sq. ft.
• height maximum: 15 ft.
• setback from lot line: 25 ft. minimum.

• number allowed per single use building: 2
• number allowed per multi use building: 1 per development + 1 per business use
• size maximum: 40 sq ft.
• height maximum: 15 ft. Exception: maximum height for freestanding signs is 6 ft.
• setback from lot line: 10 ft. minimum

• No number, size, height, or placement restrictions.

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• number allowed: 1
• size maximum: 4 sq. ft.
• height maximum: 6 ft.

• number allowed: I per lot
• size maximum: 4 sq. ft.
• height maximum: 6 ft
• setback from lot line: 10 ft. minimum

Temporary signs for architects. engineers, or contractors may only be erected during the period such person is performing work in or on the premises on which the sign is erected and he/she shall have written permission of the owner

• number allowed: 1 per subdivision
• Size maximum: 32 sq. ft.
• height maximum: 6 &
• setback from lot line: 10 ft. minimum

• number allowed: unlimited
• size maximum: 6 sq. ft.
• height maximum: 6 ft.

• number allowed:
• size maximum:
• height maximum:
• setback from lot line:

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• Flashing signs, signs containing moving parts, signs containing reflective elements which sparkle in the sunlight, inflatable signs, and tethered balloon signs are prohibited.
• Off-premise signs are generally prohibited except for political off premise signs or temporary special event signs.
• Any sign advertising or identifying a business or organization which is either defunct or no longer located on the premises is not permitted.
• Any new billboards (after January 18, 1995) are prohibited.
• Any sign or its illuminator by reason of its location, shape, or color, that interferes with traffic or is confused with or obstructs the view or effectiveness any official traffic sign, traffic signal, or traffic marking.

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Sign - Nonconforming Signs - Banner -Building Sign - Business sign - Canopy sign - Commercial message - Construction sign - Development sign - Directional sign - For Sale, rent or lease sign - Free-standing sign - Incidental sign - Identification sign - Marquee sign - Movable sign - Off-premise sign - Political sign - Projecting sign - Roof sign - Special event sign - Temporary sign - Wall sign - Surface Area of a sign

Sign: Any permanent or temporary structure, device, letter, word, model, banner, pennant, insignia, trade flag, or representation used as, or which is in the nature of an advertisement, announcement, Or direction, or is designed to attract the eye by intermittent or repeated motion or illumination.

Nonconforming sign: Any sign that does not conform to the requirements of this bylaw.

Banner: Any temporary sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or building at one or more edges.

Building sign: Any sign attached to any part of a building, as contrasted to a freestanding sign.

Business sign: A sign used to direct attention to a service, product sold, or other activity performed on the same premises upon which the sign is located.

Canopy sign: Any sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service are& A marquee is not a canopy.

Commercial message: Any sign wording, logo, or other representation that, directly or indirectly, names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, product, service, or other commercial activity.

Construction sign: A temporary sign of an architect, engineer, or contractor, erected during the period such person is performing work on the premises on which the sign is erected.

Development sign: A sign used to direct attention to a site which a lot or lots considered as a unit for development purposes where the lot or lots is/are occupied by more than one use whether in the same structure or not.

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Directional sign: An off premise sign which indicates the direction or distance to a geographic area, but does not identify or advertise any particular commercial or noncommercial enterprise or group of commercial or noncommercial enterprises.

For sale, rent or lease sign: A temporary sign advertising real property for sale, rent or lease.

Free standing sign: Any sign supported by a structure or supports that are placed on or anchored in the ground and that are independent from any building or other structure. Free-standing signs do not include movable or trailer type signs.

Incidental sign: A sign, generally informational, that has a purpose secondary to the use of the zone lot on which it is located, such as "no parking", "entrance", "loading only", "telephone", and other similar directives. No sign with a commercial message legible from a position off the lot on which the sign is located shall be considered incidental.

Identification sign: A sign used simply to identify the name, address, and title of an individual family or firm occupying the premises on which the sign is located.

Marquee sign: Any sign attached to, in any manner, or made part of a marquee. (Marquee: Any permanent, roof like structure projecting beyond a building or extending along and projecting beyond the wall of the building, generally designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather.)

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Movable sign: Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure, or a sign designed to be transported, including but not limited to: signs designed to be transported by means of wheels; signs converted to A-frames or T-frames; menu and sandwich board signs; and signs attached to or painted on vehicles parked and visible from the public right of way, unless said vehicle is used in the normal day to day operation of the business.

Off premise sign: Any sign that advertises or indicates someone other than the person occupying the premises on which the sign is erected or maintained, or some business or businesses other than that transacted thereon, or advertises another property or any part thereof as for sale or rent

On premise sign: Any sign that advertises or indicates the occupant of the premises on which the sign is erected or maintained.

Political sign: A noncommercial sign erected to show support for a candidate for public office or to express a political opinion.

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Projecting sign: Any sign affixed to building or wall in such a manner that its leading edge extends more than six inches beyond the surface of such building or wall.

Roof sign: A sign which is located above, or projecting above, the lowest point of the eaves or the top of the parapet wall of any building, or which is painted or fastened to a roof.

Special event sign: A temporary sign used in connection with a circumstance, situation, or event (i.e. church bazaar, grand opening, fair, circus, festival, performance, or competition) that is expected to be complete within a reasonably short or definite period.

Temporary sign: Any sign that is not permanently mounted, including its support structure, and is intended to be used temporarily for a continuous period of not more than 90 days in any calendar year.

Wall sign: Any sign attached parallel to, but within six inches of a wall, painted on the wall surface of, or erected and confined within the limit of an outside wall of any building or structure, which is supported by such wall or building and which displays only one sign surface.

Surface area (of a sign): For any sign, either freestanding or attached, the area shall be considered to include all lettering, wording, and accompanying designs and symbols, together with the background, whether open or closed, on which they are displayed, but not including any supporting framework and bracing which are incidental to the display itself. For a sign consisting of individual letters, designs or symbols attached to or painted on a surface, building, wall, or window, the area shall be considered to be that of the smallest quadrangle which encompasses all of the letters, and designs and symbols.

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