§ 220-84. Commercial speech signs in agricultural and residential districts.

Permanent commercial speech signs and temporary commercial speech signs in conformance with the requirements of this section may also be erected within the RR-3, AR-2, AR-1, R-1-30, R-1-20, RLD, SCR-1, MR and MH Districts.

A. 

Commercial, industrial, and public uses. A single identification sign which indicates the name and street identification number of the building or use only may be erected, provided the sign:

(1) 

Shall not exceed 16 square feet in sign area.

(2) 

If a ground sign, shall not exceed seven feet in height above the adjacent ground level.

(3) 

If illuminated, shall only be illuminated during normal hours of operation.

B. 

Residential development signs. Identification signs for a subdivision or a multiple residential development may be erected, provided that:

(1) 

One sign is allowed for each location where a road internal to the development intersects with an adjacent public street.

(2) 

Individual signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in sign area and shall be no more than seven feet in height above the adjacent ground level.

(3) 

Such signs shall not be illuminated.

(4) 

The maximum size allowed for the structure supporting said residential development sign shall not exceed 48 square feet.

C. 

Additional residential development signs. One nonilluminated subdivision identification sign shall be allowed for the purpose of advertising the sale of property within a new residential development. Said sign shall not exceed 16 square feet in sign area and seven feet in height above the adjacent ground level and shall be allowed for three years from the time of final approval of the residential development.

D. 

Home occupation identification signs.

(1) 

A single sign which identifies a permitted home occupation may be erected within the RR-3, AR-2, AR-1, SCR-1 and R-1-30 Zoning Districts, provided the sign:

(a) 

Shall be no larger than two square feet in sign area;

(b) 

If a ground sign, shall not exceed four feet in height above the adjacent ground level; and

(c) 

Shall not be illuminated.

(2) 

No such sign shall be permitted within the RLD, R-1-20, MR or MH Zoning Districts.

E. 

Preexisting nonconforming commercial or industrial uses conducted within the Rural Residential District, Agricultural Rural Residential Districts and Residential Districts which are allowed to continue pursuant to Article XIII shall be permitted to erect and maintain a single identification sign which identifies the name and street identification number of the building and/or use, provided such sign:

(1) 

Shall not exceed 16 square feet in sign area;

(2) 

If a ground sign, shall not exceed seven feet in height above the adjacent ground level;

(3) 

If illuminated, shall only be illuminated indirectly; and

(4) 

If illuminated, shall only be illuminated during normal business hours of operation.

F. 

Farm signs. Within zoning districts that allow agricultural uses, one commercial speech sign which identifies the name of a farm may be erected, provided the sign: shall not exceed 16 square feet in sign area; if a ground sign, the sign height shall not exceed seven feet above the existing natural grade; and shall not be illuminated.

[Amended 2-13-2012 by L.L. No. 1-2012]

G. 

Agricultural and nursery products. Within zoning districts that allow agricultural uses only, a maximum of two commercial speech signs may be erected on the premises for the purpose of advertising the sale of agricultural and nursery products. Said signs shall not exceed a total combined sign area of 16 square feet, the sign height shall not exceed seven feet in height above the existing natural grade if ground signs, and shall not be illuminated. Such signs associated with nonpermanent roadside stands shall not be allowed to continue once the sale of such agricultural or nursery products ceases.

[Amended 2-13-2012 by L.L. No. 1-2012]