A.
In a residential district, no sign shall be permitted except the following:
(1)
A nameplate not more than two square feet in area bearing the name and profession or home occupation of a person residing on the premises.
(2)
A temporary sign not exceeding eight square feet in area pertaining to the lease or sale of the lot or building on which it is placed.
(3)
A sign or bulletin board not exceeding 12 square feet in area erected upon the premises of a church or other nonprofit institution for the purpose of displaying the name and activities thereof or the services therein provided.
B.
Any sign or nameplate permitted by this Article in a residential district shall be at least 15 feet back from the curbline or from the street line if there is no curb.