The following signs are allowed in all zones:
A. Institutional signs. One sign setting forth or denoting
the name of any public, charitable, or religious institution, when
located on the premises of such institution, provided such sign shall
not exceed 12 square feet in sign area.
B. Construction signs. One construction sign per construction
project not exceeding four square feet in sign area in residential
districts, 20 square feet in business districts or 32 square feet
in industrial districts, provided that such signs shall not be erected
more than 30 days prior to the beginning of construction, shall be
confined to the site of construction, and shall be removed within
30 days after completion of construction. (No permit required.)
C. One attached nameplate per building not to exceed
one square foot in sign area. (No permit required.)
D. Political signs. One political sign per lot not to
exceed four square feet in sign area per sign. Such signs shall not
be erected more than 30 days prior to the election or referendum concerned
and shall be removed within seven days following such election or
referendum. (No permit required.)
E. Temporary signs. Special event displays, portable
signs, banner signs and signs utilizing changeable copy may be erected
on the premises of an establishment having a grand opening or special
event, provided that such signs shall not be displayed for more than
30 consecutive days in any one calendar year per Tax Map number or
on-site business principally owned by the same entity.
[Amended 2-15-2000 by Ord. No. 1-2000; 3-19-2002 by Ord. No. 1-2002]
F. Identification signs. One identification sign not
to exceed four square feet per business or profession.
G. Community-wide special events signs. Certain events,
including, but not limited to, Colorscape Chenango, Gus Macker Tournament,
First Night, Pumpkin Festival or Blues Festival, which are sponsored
by local not-for-profit entities and operate under a special events
permit issued by the Common Council, are of such a nature that special
and unique signage may be required. These events are for the general
benefit of the greater Norwich community and are generally a fund-raising
activity, not commercial or sponsored by for-profit entities. A complete
signage plan must be submitted to the Common Council at the time the
special events permit request is submitted. All signs will be approved
by the Common Council under the supervision of the Administrator.
[Added 2-15-2000 by Ord. No. 1-2000]