Article 10, § L

Signage

• Bed and breakfastBed and breakfastAn owner-occupied dwelling letting a limited number of guest rooms. sign max area12 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.

• ChurchReligious facilityA building used for organised worship, often with halls and schools attached. directory sign max area16 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.

• ChurchReligious facilityA building used for organised worship, often with halls and schools attached./institutional sign max area32 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.

• Decorative flag max area15 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.

• Dwelling unitDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance. identification sign max area2 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.

• Freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from alley10 ft

  and shall not be located within ten (10) feet of any alley, private street or driveway intersecting a public or private street.

• Freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from street5 ft

  shall not be located within five (5) feet of any public street right-of-way, or property line.

• HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. Preservation OverlayOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it. review

  In the HP-O District, the Review Commission shall approve the design compatibility of signs in accordance with Article 3.Q.

• Max 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.

• Multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. building identification sign max area10 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.

• Multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. subdivision sign max area32 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.

• Pole signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Pole signs are prohibited.

• Single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. subdivision sign max area24 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.