§ 27-586. Entrance signs for subdivisions and multifamily developments.

Except for exempt signs as provided for in section 27-580, signs within residential zoning districts shall be limited to those as set forth below:

(1)

For single-family and two-family residential subdivisions and developments containing ten (10) or more residential lots, where individual lots are accessed from a common internal roadway, one (1) sign identifying the name of the subdivision shall be allowed at each entrance from a collector or arterial street, not to exceed two (2) signs.

a.

Size permitted: Thirty-two (32) total square feet of sign face area.

b.

Maximum height of sign: Eight (8) feet.

c.

Type allowed: Freestanding or monument style. Where more than one (1) sign is allowed, each such sign erected shall be constructed and designed in the same manner.

d.

Illumination: These signs shall be externally illuminated with ground-mounted lighting only. Any lighting shall project from the ground onto the sign only, and shall not be directed towards any street or residential lot.

(2)

For multifamily residential uses, one (1) sign identifying the name of the multifamily development shall be allowed at each entrance not to exceed two (2) signs. Internal directional signs and signs identifying buildings shall also be allowed limited to three (3) feet in height and eight (8) square feet in sign face area.

a.

Size permitted: Sixty (60) square feet of sign face area.

b.

Maximum height of sign: Eight (8) feet.

c.

Type allowed: Freestanding or monument style. Where more than one (1) sign is allowed, each such sign erected shall be constructed and designed in the same manner.

d.

Illumination: These signs shall be externally illuminated with ground-mounted lighting only. Any lighting shall project from the ground onto the sign only, and shall not be directed towards any street, vehicular drive or residential unit.

(Ord. No. 2005-12, § 1, 6-6-05)