[Ord. 1973-1, 2/5/1973, § 700]
1. 
Sign. Any permanent or temporary structure or part thereof or any device attached, painted or represented directly or indirectly on a structure or other surface that shall display or include any letter, word, insignia, flag or representation used as or which is in the nature of an advertisement, announcement, visual communication, direction or is designed to attract the eye or bring the subject to the attention of the public.
2. 
Area of Sign.
A. 
The area of a sign shall be construed to include all lettering, wording and accompanying designs and symbols, together with the background, whether open or enclosed, on which they are displayed, but not including any supporting framework and bracing identical to the display itself.
B. 
Where the sign consists of individual letters or symbols attached to a building, wall or window, the area shall be considered to be that of the smallest rectangle or other regular geometric shape which encompasses all of the letters and symbols.
C. 
In computing square foot area of a double-face sign, only one side shall be considered, provided both faces are identical. If the interior only formed by the two faces of the double-faced sign is greater than 45°, then both sides of such sign shall be considered in calculating the sign area.
3. 
Illumination of Signs.
A. 
Directly Illuminated Sign.
(1) 
A sign designed to give forth artificial light directly (or through transparent or translucent material) from a source of light within such sign, including, but not limited to, neon and exposed lamp signs.
(2) 
Festoon lighting is a directly illuminated sign comprised of either:
(a) 
A group of incandescent light bulbs hung or strung overhead or on a building or structure; or
(b) 
Light bulbs not shaded, hooded or otherwise screened to prevent the direct rays of the light from shining on an adjacent property or right-of-way.
B. 
Indirectly Illuminated Sign. A sign illuminated with a light so shielded that no direct rays therefrom are visible elsewhere on the lot where said illumination occurs. If such shielding device is defective, such sign shall be deemed to be a directly illuminated sign.
C. 
Flashing Sign. An illuminated sign on which the artificial light is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times when in use.
D. 
Nonilluminated Sign. A sign not illuminated either directly or indirectly.
4. 
Location of Signs.
A. 
On-Premises Sign. A sign which directs attention to an activity conducted on the same lot.
B. 
Off-Premises Sign. A sign which directs attention to an activity not conducted on the same lot.
C. 
Advertising Sign. An off-premises sign which advertises or otherwise directs attention to a commodity, business, industry, home occupation or other similar activity sold, offered or conducted elsewhere than on the lot upon which such sign is located.
D. 
Business Sign. An on-premises sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, industry or other activity sold, offered or conducted other than incidentally on the premises upon which such sign is located or to which it is affixed.
5. 
Types of Signs.
A. 
Freestanding Sign. A self-supporting sign resting on or supported by means of poles or standards either on the ground or roof of a building. The height of freestanding signs shall be measured from the curb level.
B. 
Parallel Sign. A sign mounted parallel to a wall or other vertical building surface. Parallel signs shall not extend beyond the edge of any wall or other surface to which they are mounted nor project more than eight inches from its surface.
C. 
Projecting Sign. Any sign mounted to a wall or other vertical building surface other than a parallel sign. Projecting signs shall not project more than two feet from the wall or surface to which they are mounted nor in any way interfere with normal pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
[Ord. 1973-1, 2/5/1973, § 710]
1. 
Prohibition. Flashing signs, festoon lighting, freestanding roof signs and advertising signs shall not be permitted in any district.
2. 
Obstruction. No sign shall be erected or maintained within a distance of 50 feet from the intersection of any street lines or the intersection of a street line and the edge of a private accessway unless the location of the sign is situated at least eight feet above the level of the street center line.
3. 
Maintenance. All signs permitted in this Part 6 must be constructed of durable materials and kept in good condition and repair. Any sign which is allowed to become dilapidated shall be removed by the municipality at the expense of the owner or lessee of the property on which it is located.
4. 
Nonconforming Signs. Signs existing at the time of passage of this chapter and which do not conform to the requirements of this chapter shall be considered nonconforming signs and, once removed, shall be replaced only with conforming signs; however, nonconforming signs may be repainted or repaired, provided such repainted or repaired sign does not exceed the dimensions of the existing sign.
5. 
Separate Frontage. If an establishment has walls fronting on two or more streets, the sign area for each street may be computed separately.
6. 
Official Signs. No signs except those of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic signs and similar regulatory notices, shall be allowed within street lines. This provision may be waived for parallel and projecting signs in areas where no yard setback is required.
7. 
Yard Requirements. No portion of any freestanding sign shall be located closer to any lot line than 1/2 the required yard for the district in which it is located. If this requirement cannot be met, then freestanding signs shall be prohibited on such properties.
8. 
Permits Required. All on-premises signs over six square feet in area and all off-premises signs regardless of size shall require the issuance of a zoning permit before erection or replacement. All signs must comply with all of the regulations contained herein, regardless of whether or not a permit is required.
[Ord. 1973-1, 2/5/1973, § 720]
1. 
On-Premises Signs. In C, A, AH, SR and UR Districts, no on-premises sign shall be permitted except as follows:
A. 
One nonilluminated sign advertising for sale agricultural produce raised on the premises where such sale is permitted, not to exceed 12 square feet in area.
B. 
Nonilluminated signs displayed strictly for the direction, safety or convenience of the public, including signs which identify restrooms, telephone booths, parking area entrances or exits, freight entrances or the like, provided the area of any such sign shall not exceed two square feet.
C. 
Flags representing governmental, educational or religious organizations.
D. 
One nonilluminated sign posted in conjunction with door bells or mailboxes, provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed 36 square inches.
E. 
One nonilluminated sign or indirectly illuminated sign displaying only the name and address of the occupant of a premises, provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed 200 square inches. The provisions of § 27-603, Subsection 1(H) do not apply to this type of sign.
F. 
One nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated sign for home occupations or accessory offices indicating only the names of persons and their occupations, provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed two square feet.
G. 
One nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated bulletin or announcement board or identification sign for a permitted nonresidential building or use, provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed 20 square feet.
H. 
One nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated sign in connection with a lawfully maintained nonconforming use, provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed 12 square feet.
I. 
One nonilluminated sign advertising the sale or rental of the premises upon which said sign has been erected or one sign indicating that said premises have been sold or rented, provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed six square feet and shall be removed within 20 days after an agreement of sale or rental has been entered into.
J. 
One temporary nonilluminated sign erected in connection with the development or proposed development of the premises by a builder, contractor, developer or other persons interested in such sale or development, provided that the area of any such sign shall not exceed 24 square feet and shall be removed within 20 days after the last structure has been initially accepted or upon expiration of the building permit, whichever is sooner.
K. 
Temporary nonilluminated sign of mechanics or artisans may be erected and maintained during the period such persons are performing work on the premises upon which such signs are erected, provided that such signs shall be removed upon completion of work by the mechanic or artisan and the total area of all such signs shall not exceed 24 square feet.
L. 
Signs announcing "no trespassing"; signs indicating the private nature of a road, driveway or premises; and signs controlling fishing or hunting on the premises, providing that the area of any such sign shall not exceed four square feet.
M. 
Nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated memorial signs or historical signs or tablets.
2. 
Off-Premises Signs. Off-premises signs are not permitted except as follows: (Signs permitted within this Part 6 may also be on-premises signs.)
A. 
Signs necessary for the direction, regulation and control of traffic; street name signs; legal notices; warnings at railroad crossings; and other official signs which are similarly authorized or erected by a duly constituted governmental body.
B. 
Temporary signs advertising political parties or candidates for election may be erected or displayed and maintained, provided that:
(1) 
The size of any such sign is not in excess of four square feet.
(2) 
The signs shall not be erected or displayed earlier than 70 days prior to the election to which they pertain.
(3) 
The erector of such sign or an authorized agent of the political party or candidate applies for and obtains a permit from the Zoning Officer and deposits, with his application, the sum of $25 per each 100 such signs or fraction thereof as a guarantee that all such signs will be removed promptly within 20 days after the date of the election to which such signs relate. At the time of deposit, the erector or authorized agent shall indicate upon which streets such signs are to be located. If such signs are not removed at the end of the twenty-day period, the applicable municipality shall have them removed and keep the full sum deposited to reimburse the expenses incurred by it and for general municipal purposes.
C. 
Temporary nonilluminated signs directing persons to temporary exhibits, shows, events or proposed development located in the area may be erected, subject to the following requirements.
(1) 
Signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.
(2) 
Signs shall not be posted earlier than two weeks before the occurrence of the event to which it relates and must be removed within one week after the date of the exhibit, show or event. When related to a proposed development, such sign must be removed immediately upon sale or rental of the final unit in such development.
D. 
Nonilluminated signs used for directing patrons, members or an audience to service clubs, churches or other nonprofit organizations, provided signs shall indicate only the name of the facility and the direction to the facility and shall not exceed four square feet in area.
3. 
Types of Signs in Residential Districts.
A. 
Freestanding ground signs may not exceed six feet in height.
B. 
Parallel and projecting signs or portions of such signs shall not be located above the ceiling of the ground floor of any building or more than 12 feet above the upper surface of the nearest curb, whichever is less.
[Ord. 1-1973, 2/5/1973, § 730]
1. 
On-Premises Signs. In VC, CC and CI Districts, no on-premises signs shall be permitted except as follows:
A. 
All signs permitted in § 27-603, Subsection 1, at the standards prescribed therein, except as otherwise provided in this Part 6.
B. 
Parallel and projecting business signs, providing:
(1) 
The total area of all parallel and projecting signs for each establishment shall not exceed four square feet of length of the front building wall or length of that portion of such wall devoted to such establishment.
(2) 
If such establishment does not occupy any floor area on the ground level of the building other than an entryway, the maximum area per foot of length of the front building wall (or portion) shall be only one square foot.
(3) 
Signs painted on or affixed to the inside or outside of windows shall be included in this computation if their combined area exceeds 50% of the area of the window which they occupy.
(4) 
In no case, however, may the total area of parallel and projecting signs exceed 25% of the area of the wall (including windows, door area and cornices) to which they are attached.
C. 
Freestanding business signs, provided:
(1) 
Only one such sign shall be permitted on each property, except as provided in § 27-602, Subsection 5.
(2) 
The area of any such sign shall not exceed one square foot for each two feet of lot frontage or 60 square feet, whichever is smaller.
(3) 
Freestanding signs mounted or otherwise affixed to the roof of a building are not permitted.
(4) 
The maximum height of freestanding business signs shall not exceed 14 feet.
D. 
Nonilluminated, indirectly illuminated or directly illuminated business signs.
2. 
Off-Premises Signs. All off-premises signs permitted in § 27-603, Subsection 2, at the standards prescribed therein are permitted in VC, CC and IC Districts.
[Ord. 1973-1, 2/5/1973, § 740]
1. 
On-Premises Signs. No on-premises signs shall be permitted in HC and I Districts except as follows:
A. 
All signs permitted in § 27-603, Subsection 1, at the standards prescribed therein.
B. 
Parallel business signs, subject to the following provisions.
(1) 
The total area of any parallel sign shall not exceed two square feet for each foot of length of the front building wall or length of that portion of such wall devoted to such establishment or 150 square feet, whichever is smaller.
(2) 
No parallel sign shall be painted on or affixed to the inside or outside of windows in such districts.
C. 
Freestanding business signs, provided:
(1) 
The area of all such signs shall not exceed one square foot for each two feet of lot frontage, whichever is smaller.
(2) 
Signs mounted or otherwise affixed to the roof of a building are permitted on one-story buildings, provided such sign does not extend more than four feet above the roofline.
(3) 
The maximum height of freestanding business signs shall not exceed 14 feet.
D. 
Nonilluminated, indirectly illuminated or directly illuminated business signs.
2. 
Off-Premises Signs. All off-premises signs permitted in § 27-603, Subsection 2, to the standards prescribed therein are permitted in HC and I Districts.