§ 260-34
Signs permitted in all districts
The following signs are permitted in all zoning districts:
- A. Nameplates: One sign, no greater than 1.5 square feet in area, displaying the name and address of the occupant or identifying a permitted use or accessory use. Only one sign per use or dwelling unit is allowed.
- B. Government signs: Signs erected by or on behalf of any federal, state, or local government agency, for official traffic control, informational signs, hazard warning signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs or other similar required signs.
- C. Temporary signs:
- (1) Political signs incidental to a Town, state, or federal election or referendum, or signs political in nature. Such signs shall not be illuminated. Also see § 260-40 for additional requirements.
[Amended 10-19-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-11]
- (2) Real estate signs for the sale, rent, or lease of the property on which they are located. The sign shall be removed within seven days of the date of occupation of the unit advertised. In residential districts, the sign shall not exceed 12 square feet; in Business, Manufacturing and Commercial Recreation Zones, the sign shall not exceed 32 square feet.
- (3) Charity signs for events by nonprofit or charitable organizations, provided that the sign is not erected for more than 30 days prior to the event and is removed within seven days of the conclusion of the event. Such signs shall be limited to 32 square feet in area. Such signs must be reviewed by the Zoning Enforcement Officer before being installed.
- (4) Seasonal sponsor signs located at athletic/recreational fields that are used for the benefit of a youth sport league, provided that such signs are only displayed from April 1 to October 31, be no larger than 24 square feet in area, be installed in a secure manner to eliminate movement from wind/weather conditions and be maintained in good condition throughout the display period, and also provided that permission is given by the Town's Recreation Department as to the installation and location of the seasonal sponsor signs.
[Added 11-24-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-15]; amended 11-29-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-5]
Editor’s Note: This ordinance also provided for the renumbering of former Subsection C(4) as Subsection C(5).
- (5) Other temporary signs may be permitted for no longer than 15 days, and may be no larger than 60 square feet. Such signs must be reviewed by the Zoning Enforcement Officer before being installed.
- (1) Political signs incidental to a Town, state, or federal election or referendum, or signs political in nature. Such signs shall not be illuminated. Also see § 260-40 for additional requirements.
- D. Announcement boards used to announce activities or events for institutional uses listed in § 260-11, Government and institutional uses. Such signs shall be located on the premises of that listed use. The sign shall not exceed 20 square feet in area.