Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
18 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- Building name sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Nonilluminated names of buildings, dates of erection, monumental citations, commemorative tablets, insignia of local, state or federal government... maximum size of such sign shall be 32 square feet.
- Construction sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
When buildings are under construction or sites are under development, signs may be displayed provided that they are removed upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The maximum sign area of each such sign shall be 32 square feet.
- Free speech sign maximum area (mixed use/commercial)40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Signs on private property that exercise the property owner's right to free speech... aggregate sign area is not larger than 40 square feet in the mixed use and commercial and industrial sign districts or 16 square feet in the residential and agricultural sign district, and the total number of signs on a parcel cannot exceed two.
- Free speech sign maximum area (residential/agriculturalAgricultureRaising crops or livestock, generally including the structures that serve them.)16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Signs on private property that exercise the property owner's right to free speech... aggregate sign area is not larger than 40 square feet in the mixed use and commercial and industrial sign districts or 16 square feet in the residential and agricultural sign district, and the total number of signs on a parcel cannot exceed two.
- Free speech sign maximum count2 signs
Signs on private property that exercise the property owner's right to free speech... the total number of signs on a parcel cannot exceed two.
- Free speech sign maximum display days60 days
Such signs shall be removed within 60 days of installation, and no property can display such signs for more than a total of 120 days per year.
- Free speech sign maximum display days per year120 days
Such signs shall be removed within 60 days of installation, and no property can display such signs for more than a total of 120 days per year.
- Lease/sale sign maximum area (residential/mixed use)4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
In the residential sign and mixed use districts, the maximum aggregate sign area shall be four square feet and the maximum height shall be 12 feet.
- Lease/sale sign maximum area (commercial/industrial)32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
In the commercial and industrial sign district, the maximum aggregate sign area shall be 32 square feet and the maximum height shall be 12 feet.
- Lease/sale sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (residential/mixed use)12 ft
In the residential sign and mixed use districts, the maximum aggregate sign area shall be four square feet and the maximum height shall be 12 feet.
- Lease/sale sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (commercial/industrial)12 ft
In the commercial and industrial sign district, the maximum aggregate sign area shall be 32 square feet and the maximum height shall be 12 feet.
- Opening business sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
When a business in the mixed use or commercial and industrial sign district opens, temporary building-mounted signs and banners shall be permitted, provided that such sign or signs shall not be displayed for more than 30 days. The maximum aggregate sign area shall be 32 square feet.
- Opening business sign maximum display days30 days
When a business in the mixed use or commercial and industrial sign district opens, temporary building-mounted signs and banners shall be permitted, provided that such sign or signs shall not be displayed for more than 30 days.
- Parking lot entrance sign maximum area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One sign at each parking lot entrance with no commercial logo or other message and not exceeding three square feet in area.
- Special event sign maximum area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
For special events within the town, any property owner may display up to two signs of up to four square feet each for up to five days in any 60-day period.
- Special event sign maximum count2 signs
For special events within the town, any property owner may display up to two signs of up to four square feet each for up to five days in any 60-day period.
- Special event sign maximum display days5 days
For special events within the town, any property owner may display up to two signs of up to four square feet each for up to five days in any 60-day period.
- YardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. sale sign maximum display hours48 hours
When a dwelling in a residential sign district is holding a yard sale, signs may be displayed for only 48 hours and only on the property where the yard sale will be held.
From the ordinance
The following signs shall be permitted in all sign districts and shall not require a sign permit... (1) Temporary signs... a. When buildings are under construction... maximum sign area of each such sign shall be 32 square feet. b. When a property is offered for lease or for sale... 1. In the residential sign and mixed use districts, the maximum aggregate sign area shall be four square feet and the maximum height shall be 12 feet. 2. In the commercial and industrial sign district, the maximum aggregate sign area shall be 32 square feet and the maximum height shall be 12 feet. c. When a business in the mixed use or commercial and industrial sign district opens... maximum aggregate sign area shall be 32 square feet. d. When a dwelling in a residential sign district is holding a yard sale, signs may be displayed for only 48 hours... e. For special events... up to two signs of up to four square feet each for up to five days in any 60-day period. f. Signs on private property... aggregate sign area is not larger than 40 square feet in the mixed use and commercial and industrial sign districts or 16 square feet in the residential and agricultural sign district, and the total number of signs on a parcel cannot exceed two. Such signs shall be removed within 60 days of installation, and no property can display such signs for more than a total of 120 days per year. (2) Permanent signs. a. One sign at each parking lot entrance... not exceeding three square feet. b. Nonilluminated names of buildings... maximum size of such sign shall be 32 square feet.