Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 167 SIGN CODE 13. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and date of erection, that are cut into masonry surface or inlaid so as to be part of a building or when constructed of bronze or other non-combustible material not more than four square feet in area. 14. No trespassing and no dumping signs that do not exceed four square feet in area per sign. 15. When a sale of goods or services is being conducted by a business establishment, a non-illuminated sale sign may be permitted on the interior surface of a glass show window as a temporary window promotional sign. The sign may be in addition to all other authorized signs, and shall not exceed 50 square feet in size. No promotional or sale signs are permitted to be affixed to the exterior of any window, wall, or exterior surface of the structure. 16. A non-illuminated sign painted or lettered directly on a window for the specific purposes of identifying the proprietor or name of the business to the passerby. Such a sign shall be in addition to all other authorized signs, and shall not exceed 25 percent of total glass area of the window or glass door on which it is located. The sign may not be construed to be a window promotional sign. 17. Religious symbols, commemorative plaques of recognized historic agencies, or identification emblems of religious orders or historic agencies are permitted as on- premise symbols or insignias. 18. Vehicular signs on a truck, bus, trailer, or other vehicle, while operating in the normal course of business, which is not primarily the display of signs. 19. Neighborhood identification signs in any zone including a sign, masonry wall, landscaping, or other similar material and feature may be combined to form a display for neighborhood or subdivision identification provided that the legend of such sign or display shall consist only of the neighborhood or subdivision name. 20. Awnings with signs consisting of one line of copy upon the border of the awnings not exceeding six square feet of copy area. 21. Warning signs placed in areas of danger that are accessible to the public by utility companies or others. 22. Holiday decorations on private property clearly incidental and customary, and commonly associated with national, local, or religious holidays are permitted, provided they shall be displayed for a period of not more than 30 days for each holiday. 23. Building details that are an integral part of the overall architectural design of a building or works of art that are not so located that their primary purpose is to attract attention to a commercial solicitation. 167.04 PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO RESIDENTIAL ZONES. In the residential zones, signs are permitted as follows: 1. Signs identified in Section 167.03 that propose to exceed the standards specified in that section may request a special exception use under the provisions of Section 167.03. 2. For any permitted principal use other than a residential use, one sign, not to exceed 24-square feet in area, is permitted. The sign shall must indicate nothing more than the name and address of the premises and the schedule of services or other CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1796 -