All signs in residential zoning districts shall be at least
five feet from the front lot line, except when the sign is located
on the building; shall be placed no closer than 15 feet to a side
or rear lot line; shall not extend over the public right-of-way; shall
not extend more than six feet above the ground; and shall conform
to the following regulations:
A.
There shall be no more than one sign for a residential lot which
may identify the premises and/or identify a permitted customary home
occupation. Such sign shall not exceed 1 1/2 square feet.
B.
The sign shall not be illuminated.
C.
Permanent signs identifying residential developments at major
entrances are permitted but shall bear no commercial advertising,
and shall not exceed 15 square feet in area per side.
No sign shall be erected or altered except in conformance with
this article. All signs must be kept clean, neatly maintained and
free from all hazards and must be maintained in a safe condition.
No sign shall be maintained which advertises a product or use of activity
no longer available or in existence. Such obsolete signs shall be
removed within 30 days after the date they become obsolete. If a sign
is hazardous or obsolete, the Building Inspector or Zoning Enforcement
Officer shall give written notice to the owner of the sign and to
the owner of the land upon which the sign is erected directing that
the sign be brought into conformance or removed within 30 days from
the date of said notice.
Upon failure to comply with the notice specified in § 255-1550,
the Building Inspector or Zoning Enforcement Officer shall notify
the Town Solicitor of such violation and request appropriate legal
action. When a sign is considered to be an immediate hazard and peril
to the public safety or to property, the Building Inspector or Zoning
Enforcement Officer is authorized to cause such sign to be removed
without notice.
The following exemptions may be granted by the Board in accordance with the appropriate provisions of Article
IV of this chapter, provided that they do not impair the intent and purpose of this chapter.
A.
Off-street directional signs where the location of a use requires
such signs in order to avoid confusion, traffic congestion or similar
inconveniences, and to facilitate travel to such location. The Zoning
Board may permit up to two signs for each establishment. Such sign
shall be no greater than four square feet and may be illuminated.