Subdividers Ordinance

3. Signs established by, or by order of, any governmental agency. 4. For construction on or development of a lot, one sign not more than twelve square feet in area, indicating the name of the contractors, engineers, or architect, or products being used in the construction of a building, but only during the time that construction or development is actively underway; up to a period of three months. In this case no permit is required. 5. For an event of public interest such as a horse show or church affair, one sign, not over forty-eight square feet in area, located upon the site of the event. The sign may not be erected more than 30 days before the event and must be removed immediately after the event. Also directional signs, not more than four (4) square feet in area, showing only a directional arrow and the name of the event. The signs must not be erected more than seven days before the event and mustl be removed immediately after the event. 6. Temporary political signs may be permitted for a period of not more than 60 days before and five days after an election without obtaining a permit. No sign may be located within 15 feet of the public right-of-way at a street intersection, nor over the right-of-way. 7. For each real estate subdivision that has been approved in accordance with the Tiffin Subdivision Regulations, there may be one sign located on some portion of the property being offered for sale. This sign may not be more than 300 square feet in area. One additional similar sign may be permitted for each one 100 lots in the subdivision in the zone where they are located. These signs may be permitted only during the time some portion of the land offered for sale remains unsold and an active sales program is underway. Permits for such signs are required and may be issued for a one year period and may be renewed for additional one year periods to allow time for reasonable display. 8. Signs not visible from any public thoroughfare or right-of-way or from beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel where they are located. 9. Signs within completely enclosed buildings and not visible from the outside of the building. 10. Directional and instructional non-electric signs that provide instruction or direction and are located entirely on a property to which they pertain and do not exceed eight square feet each in area and that do not advertise a business. This includes, but is not limited to, such signs as those identifying restrooms, telephone, parking areas, entrances and exits. 11. Non-illuminated emblems or insignia of any nation or political subdivision, profit or non-profit, organization. 12. Home occupation signs associated with a home occupation as defined in the Zoning Ordinance provided such signs are non-illuminated wall signs that do not exceed two square feet in area. 117 Adopted November 14, 2007