The following categories of signs are permitted in the single-family residential (SFR) district and the low density multiple-family (LDMF) district; subject to obtaining the required permits (unless it is specifically stated that a sign is exempt from permit requirements), and subject to the regulations listed as to size and number of signs:
(a) 
All exempt signs listed in section 16-3;
(b) 
Window signs;
(c) 
Statuary signs. Statuary signs shall be approved by the zoning administrator;
(d) 
One freestanding sign. The maximum height of a freestanding sign is seven feet. The area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed 10 square feet. Freestanding signs shall be installed no closer than six feet to the street right-of-way or pedestrian walkway and no part of the sign shall project into the right-of-way. No such sign shall be closer than five feet to the side lot line, or project into the adjacent lot. On a corner lot, no freestanding sign without clear air space from at least 30 inches from grade to eight feet from grade shall be placed within a triangle formed by measuring 35 feet along the right-of-way lines from the corner of the lot and then drawing a straight line joining the points 35 feet distant from the corner. All permanent freestanding signs shall require a minimum of two square feet of landscaping for each square foot of sign consisting of shrubs, flowers, small trees or dry landscaping consisting of, but not limited to, decorative rock, railroad ties, bark chips and other decorative materials. These landscaping requirements are in addition to the landscape requirements of the zoning chapter of this Code. The landscaping plan for permanent freestanding signs shall be approved at the time the sign application is approved. Such landscaping shall be located immediately beneath and directly adjacent to the sign;
(e) 
One wall sign, excluding marquee signs. Wall signs shall not exceed 20 square feet or 3% of the building elevation upon which it is placed, whichever is greater. Wall signs shall not interrupt any architectural projections. Wall signs shall not be placed higher than the second floor, in the case of multi-level buildings, nor higher than the wall area above the ground level for single-level buildings, nor, in any event, higher than 25 feet. The aggregate sign area for wall signs, including exempt signs, shall not exceed 5% of each building elevation, with any one wall sign not exceeding 20 square feet or 3% of the building elevation upon which it is placed, whichever is greater.
(Ord. No. 98-12, § 1, 9-14-98; Ord. No. 17-3, § 1, 8-1-17)
The following categories of signs are permitted in the high density multiple-family (HDMF) district and the residential portions of a PUD, subject to obtaining the required permits (unless it is specifically stated that a sign is exempt from permit requirements), and subject to the regulations listed as to size and number of signs:
(a) 
All exempt signs listed in section 16-3;
(b) 
Statuary signs. Statuary signs shall be approved by the zoning administrator;
(c) 
One awning sign not exceeding six square feet. Awnings on which awning signs are attached shall be at least 15 feet above a vehicular right-of-way and eight feet above a pedestrian walkway, except that any valance attached to any awning may be seven feet in height above a pedestrian walkway;
(d) 
One canopy sign not exceeding six square feet;
(e) 
One under canopy sign not exceeding six square feet. The bottom of an under-canopy sign shall be a minimum of 15 feet above a vehicular right-of-way and eight feet above a pedestrian walkway;
(f) 
One freestanding sign. The maximum height of a freestanding sign is seven feet. The area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed 10 square feet. Freestanding signs shall be installed no closer than six feet to the street right-of-way or pedestrian walkway and no part of the sign shall project into the right-of-way. No such sign shall be closer than five feet to the side lot line, or project into the adjacent lot. On a corner lot, no freestanding sign without clear air space from at least 30 inches from grade to eight feet from grade shall be placed within a triangle formed by measuring 35 feet along the right-of-way lines from the corner of the lot and then drawing a straight line joining the points 35 feet distant from the corner. All permanent freestanding signs shall require a minimum of two square feet of landscaping for each square foot of sign consisting of shrubs, flowers, small trees or dry landscaping consisting of, but not limited to, decorative rock, railroad ties, bark chips and other decorative materials. These landscaping requirements are in addition to the landscape requirements of the zoning chapter of this Code. The landscaping plan for permanent freestanding signs shall be approved at the time the sign application is approved. Such landscaping shall be located immediately beneath and directly adjacent to the sign;
(g) 
Wall signs, excluding marquee signs. Wall signs shall not interrupt any architectural projections. Wall signs shall not be placed higher than the second floor, in the case of multi-level buildings, nor higher than the wall area above the ground level for single-level buildings, nor, in any event, higher than 25 feet. The aggregate sign area for wall signs, window signs, projecting signs and exempt signs, shall not exceed 5% of each building elevation, with any one wall sign not exceeding 20 square feet or 3% of the building elevation upon which it is placed, whichever is greater;
(h) 
One projecting sign per entrance. Projecting signs shall not exceed six square feet and shall not project over five feet from the face of the building, not more than one-half the minimum required dimension into a required setback; nor project more than five feet nor more than one-quarter the minimum required dimension into a required distance between buildings. Projecting signs shall be placed only on a building elevation with an access point. When a projecting sign is attached to a balcony, the sign may not extend beyond the outer edge of the balcony. The bottom of a projecting sign shall be a minimum of 15 feet above a vehicular right-of-way and eight feet above a pedestrian walkway;
(i) 
Banners. All banners shall be a maximum of 36 square feet, shall have a minimum clearance of at least 15 feet above a vehicular right-of-way and eight feet above a pedestrian walkway, and shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition. If a banner is to be used in successive years a permit shall be required each calendar year;
(j) 
One window sign per window;
(k) 
For mixed use or multiple-business buildings, a comprehensive sign plan shall be submitted to the planning commission at the time of design review or site specific review. See section 16-14.
(Ord. No. 98-12, § 1, 9-14-98; Ord. No. 15-3, § 4, 5-5-15; Ord. No. 17-3, § 1, 8-1-17)