Subdividers Ordinance

13. In residential zones, the house numbers and names used may be as large as possible yet fit within a sign that is not less than nor more than two square feet in total area. In commercial or industrial zones, the building numbers and letters may be as large as possible yet fit within a sign that is no less than four square feet nor exceeds four square feet in total area. 14. 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. 15. No trespassing and no dumping signs that exceed four square feet in area per sign. 16. 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 may 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. 17. 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 may be in addition to all other authorized signs, and may not exceed 25% of total glass area of the window or glass door on that it is located. The sign may not be construed to be a window promotional sign. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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 must consist only of the neighborhood or subdivision name. 21. Awnings with signs consisting of one (1) line of copy upon the border of the awnings not exceeding six (6) square feet of copy area. 22. Warning signs placed in areas of danger that are accessible to the public by utility companies or others. 23. Holiday decorations on private property clearly incidental and customary, and commonly associated with national, local or religious holidays are permitted, provided they must be displayed for a period of not more than thirty (30) days for each holiday. 118 Adopted November 14, 2007