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Signage

• Residential architectural sign lettering heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 inches

  Lettering height: Minimum six inches; maximum 12 inches.

• Residential architectural sign maximum number1 signs

  Maximum number: One sign per decorative, fence, or retaining wall for developments of six units or more.

• Residential architectural sign maximum width75 pct

  Maximum width: Sign lettering shall not cover more than 75 percent of the width of the wall.

• Residential architectural sign projection8 inches

  Must not project more than eight inches from wall.

• Residential flag maximum area15 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Maximum area: Individual flags shall not exceed 15 square feet; total flag area per property shall not exceed 30 square feet per property.

• Residential flag maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft

  Maximum height: Maximum 12 feet from highest point of the pole to finished grade. Flagpole height may be extended to 16 feet with a site plan review.

• Residential flag maximum total area30 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Maximum area: Individual flags shall not exceed 15 square feet; total flag area per property shall not exceed 30 square feet per property.

• Residential flag setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.5 ft

  Setback: Five feet from property line; flag or flagpole shall not cross over the property line.

• Residential freestanding sign base requirement40 pct

  Sign structures larger than four square feet or taller than three feet shall include a sign base with an aggregate width of at least 40 percent of the width of the sign face.

• Residential freestanding sign maximum area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Maximum sign area: 40 square feet.

• Residential freestanding sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Maximum structure height: Six feet.

• Residential freestanding sign maximum number1 signs

  Maximum number: One per entrance.

• Residential freestanding sign maximum width6 ft

  Maximum width: Six feet, including structure.

• Residential freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.5 ft

  Setback: Minimum five feet from a property line; the setback may be increased to ensure safe motorist visibility.

• Residential freestanding sign use restriction

  Only permitted for subdivisions of 60 or more units.