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Sign Requirements
Sign Requirements
Permanent Signs
Ground Signs
1 primary ground sign per parcel (possibly 2 on corner lots)
15 feet in height
1 square foot of signage for every 2 feet of road frontage (150 square feet maximum)
Electronic Message Boards allowed, up to 1/3 of the overall sign size
Directional signs allowed (i.e., enter, exit) and up to 50% of it may have company name, logo, etc. 4 square feet maximum
Wall Signs
Total number of signs shall not exceed 10% of the front facade of the site.
Temporary Signs
Grand opening signs permitted (32 square feet for 30 days)
New ownership signs permitted (32 square feet for 30 days)
Temporary Signs for special events as part of a Temporary Use permit for tent sale, seasonal sales, etc. (32 square feet for duration of the event)
Cold air balloons allowed for 5 days with additional 32 square feet of signage
Real Estate Development signs to indicate a proposed start or availability (32 square feet)
This list is intended to provide a quick reference. Section 28.13 (Signs) of the Zoning Ordinance should be reviewed for detailed information.
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