§ 156.55. RESIDENTIAL SIGNS.

(A) Generally. Within the Residential R-A and the Residential R-B Zoning Districts, the following regulations shall apply.

(B) Permanent subdivision signs. Permanent subdivision signs are permitted, but only in conformity with the following:

(1) Each subdivision shall have no more than one sign per entrance which must be located at the entrance(s) to the subdivision;

(2) The signs shall identify only the name of the subdivision;

(3) The signs shall be freestanding and part of a decorative sign structure made of wood, brick, stone, or masonry with an overall design compatible with the character of the neighborhood;

(4) The signs may be illuminated only externally from below and in a manner so that the light, reflection, or glare does not travel onto adjoining premises or streets;

(5) The signs shall be limited to a height of no greater than six feet, including the decorative sign structure, and a width of no greater than eight feet and the product of the height and width of which is no greater than 32 square feet per side, limited to two sides, and no closer than ten feet to any street right-of-way; and

(6) Provisions shall be made in the subdivision covenants for permanent maintenance of the sign and of the surrounding area, even if the area has been dedicated to public use. If not properly maintained, the city may remove the sign at the expense of those bound by the covenants to maintain the sign and surrounding area, and its relocation made only with the approval of the Plan Commission.

(C) Multi-family development signs. Multi-family development signs are permitted, but only in conformity with the following:

(1) Each development shall have no more than one sign per entrance which must be located at the entrance(s) to the development;

(2) The signs shall be freestanding and part of a decorative sign structure made of wood, brick, stone, or masonry with an overall design compatible with the colors and materials used in the residential buildings;

(3) The signs may be illuminated only externally from below and in a manner so that the light reflection, or glare does not travel onto adjoining premises or streets; and

(4) The signs shall be limited to a height of no greater than six feet, including the decorative sign structure, and a width of no greater than eight feet and the product of the height and width of which is no greater than 32 square feet per side, limited to two sides, and no closer than ten feet to any street right-of-way.

(Ord. 2004-10, passed 11-10-2004; Ord. 2017-3, passed 2-8-2017) Penalty, see § 10.99