Sec. 48-1264

Signage

• Freestanding sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft

  Such signs shall have a maximum height of eight feet.

• Freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line10 ft

  or closer than ten feet to an adjacent property line.

• Freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from right-of-way5 ft

  No permitted freestanding sign in a residential district shall be closer than five feet to a public right-of-way

• MultifamilyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. rental office sign maximum area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One sign with a maximum area of three square feet shall be permitted.

• Public/institutional sign maximum area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Not more than two signs with a total area not exceeding 24 square feet shall be permitted.

• Public/institutional sign maximum count2 signs

  Not more than two signs with a total area not exceeding 24 square feet shall be permitted.

• Subdivision/apartmentMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. identification sign maximum area15 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The area of each sign shall not exceed 15 square feet.

• Tourist home sign maximum area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One sign not exceeding three square feet shall be permitted.

• Wall sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.15 ft

  Sign height shall not exceed 15 feet.