Sec. 30-851

Signage

• Flashing, intermittent, or animated illumination prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  No sign having flashing, intermittent, or animated illumination shall be permitted. However, this prohibition does not extend to electronic message boards in which the flashing, intermittent, or illumination itself conveys information.

• Illuminated sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from residential districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.50 ft

  No illuminated sign shall be permitted within 50 feet of any residential district unless the illumination is so designed that it does not shine or reflect light onto residential lots within the residential district.

• SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for incidental signs10 ft

  Incidental signs in any zone need only have a setback of ten feet.

• Incidental signs allowed in all zones

  In addition to signs permitted by other sections of this article and subject to the other limitations of this chapter, including the limitations of section 30-857, the following incidental signs are allowed in all zoning classifications: ...

• SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for signs over 100 sq ftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.25 ft

  Signs greater than 100 square feet in area must have a setback of at least 25 feet.

• Additional signs on nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. properties

  Real properties with nonconforming signs are not permitted any additional signs, except that each business located in a shopping center shall be allowed one attached sign.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. sign alteration rules

  Any sign existing prior to May 1, 1995, which does not meet the requirements of this article is declared a legal nonconforming sign and may remain. Normal maintenance ... permitted. No structural alteration ... unless it reduces nonconformity.

• Off-premises signs require approval

  Off-premises signs may be allowed for certain civic organizations. They generally must have approval from the property owner and the town's zoning administrator.

• Sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. not to exceed structure heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. limit

  No sign shall exceed the maximum height for structures in the relevant zoning classification.

• Sign maintenance requirements

  Every sign ... shall be maintained in good structural condition at all times. All signs shall be kept neatly painted ...

• Zoning permit required for signs

  Except for temporary signs and incidental signs, no sign shall be installed until a zoning permit is issued ...

• Sign removal after business ceases60 days

  All signs are to be removed by the owner of any business that has ceased to operate for a period of 60 days.

• Temporary sign display periods

  Temporary signs are allowed for the following periods: ... (for sale/rent until sold/rented; building permit up to 24 months; other temporary signs 60 days).

• Temporary sign replacement restriction30 days

  When a temporary sign is removed, it may not be replaced by the same or another temporary sign for 30 days.