Signs
The definitions in Section 18.24.010 of Chapter 18.24 of this Title apply to this Section.
A. The following signs are permitted with the issuance of a sign permit.
1. Signs no larger than forty (40) square feet identifying the restricted-access residential portion of the district. One such sign may be constructed at each entrance to a restricted-access residential area.
2. On the main entrance wall of a building, one or more signs that identify the business(es), profession(s) or service(s) located in the building. The sign or signs:
a. Shall not occupy more than seventy percent (70%) of the linear frontage of the building.
b. Shall be no more than forty-eight (48) inches high.
c. If perpendicular to the wall, shall protrude no more than five (5) feet from the wall and shall have an area no larger than nine (9) square feet; and
d. Shall not project above the roofline of the building more than five (5) feet.
3. One or more signs on or behind a window or windows, provided that the total area of the signs shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the surface area of the windows to which they are applied.
4. For each business, one internally or externally illuminated freestanding sign no more than fifteen (15) feet above the ground at its highest point, with an area of no more than thirty-six (36) square feet, or where multiple buildings or uses share one entrance, a directory sign with an area no larger than eighty (80) square feet, and no higher than sixteen (16) feet from the ground at its highest point.
5. Inflatable objects or figures not larger than three cubic yard in size and no higher at their highest point than ten (10) feet above the roof of the building. Such inflatable objects or figures may be displayed for no more than seven (7) days. The object or figure shall be adequately secured. No more than one such permit shall be issued to a business in any calendar year.
6. An internally or externally illuminated freestanding sign no more than sixty-five (65) feet above the ground at its highest point, with two faces, each face having an area no larger than seven hundred seventy (770) square feet that may be digital or may have blinking, flashing or fluttering lights or other illuminating devices that change intensity, brightness or color.
7. At each Kingstown Road entrance to the district, one internally or externally illuminated freestanding sign no more than sixteen (16) feet above the ground at its highest point, with two faces, each face having an area no larger than three hundred sixty (360) square feet, that may be digital or may have blinking, flashing or fluttering lights or other illuminating devices that change intensity, brightness or color.
B. The following signs are permitted without the issuance of a sign permit.
1. One sandwich sign per business, provided it is not located on any public sidewalk or street right of way, and provided it is adequately secured.
2. Signs not larger than thirty-two (32) square feet advertising property for sale or lease.
3. “No Trespassing,” “No Hunting,” and similar signs used to post property.
4. Signs (including directional signs) erected next to streets or parking lots to protect the safety of those using the streets or to promote safe and efficient traffic flow.
5. One banner, no larger than twenty-four (24) square feet in area, for each business. A banner shall be displayed for no more than ninety (90) days.
6. Signs no larger than thirty-two (32) square feet identifying individual buildings.
(Ord. dated 9-20-16; Ord. dated 12-17-19)