Extracted standards
12 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- Maximum aggregate area for multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. building identification sign10 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One or more signs limited in aggregate area to ten (10) square feet, to identify the building address, shall be permitted.
- Maximum area for churchReligious facilityA building used for organised worship, often with halls and schools attached./institutional freestanding sign32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One freestanding monument sign, limited to thirty-two (32) square feet, in area for a church bulletin board or identifying a church, school, park, playground, library, museum, or other permitted public or semi-public use, recreational use or club, shall be permitted.
- Maximum area for single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. subdivision sign24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One freestanding monument sign per street entrance identifying a single-family detached residential subdivision or manufactured home park, limited in area to twenty-four (24) square feet, shall be permitted.
- Maximum area for multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive./nursing homeNursing homeA residential facility providing continuous medical and personal care./day careDay careSupervised care for children or adults during part of the day. sign32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One freestanding monument sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area identifying a multi-family development, single-family attached development site, nursing home, day care facility, and similar permitted uses in the district, shall be permitted.
- Maximum area for bed and breakfastBed and breakfastAn owner-occupied dwelling letting a limited number of guest rooms. sign12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One freestanding sign not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area identifying a bed and breakfast, inn or tourist home, shall be permitted.
- Maximum area for dwelling unitDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance. identification sign2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One freestanding sign limited in area to two (2) square feet, to identify the owner or occupant of a dwelling or building or a permitted home occupation, shall be permitted.
- Maximum area for building mounted dwelling unitDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance. sign2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One sign limited in area to two (2) square feet, to identify the owner or occupant of a dwelling or building or a permitted home occupation, shall be permitted.
- Maximum area for decorative flag15 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One building mounted decorative flag, not to exceed fifteen (15) square feet in area, shall be allowed for a single-family dwelling unit.
- Maximum area for churchReligious facilityA building used for organised worship, often with halls and schools attached. directory sign16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Such directory signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area.
- Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft
All freestanding signs in these districts shall have a maximum height of 8 feet
- Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from alley/private street/driveway10 ft
shall not be located within ten (10) feet of any alley, private street or driveway intersecting a public or private street.
- Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from public street right-of-way5 ft
shall not be located within five (5) feet of any public street right-of-way, or property line
From the ordinance
The following signs shall be permitted in the City's residential districts as listed hereinabove: