Sec. 32-110 through 32-121

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• Maximum sign illumination at lot line0.05 foot-candles

  No sign shall be permitted to have an illumination spread of more than .05-foot candle at the lot line

• Maximum sign illumination100 lumens

  In no event shall the illumination of any sign resulting from any internal or external artificial light source exceed 100 lumens.

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

  A nonconforming sign that is destroyed or damaged by any casualty to an extent not exceeding 50 percent of its area may be restored within two years after such destruction or damage but shall not be enlarged in any manner.

• ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. sign types

  Animated signs, air-inflated signs, flashing signs, signs emitting smoke, flame, scent, mist, aerosol, liquid, or gas, signs emitting sound, electronic signs with moving images, strings of flags within 50 feet of public right-of-way, roof signs, neon signs except in windows, off-premises signs unless permitted.

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

  Minor sign means a wall or window sign not exceeding three square feet in area and not exceeding four feet in height if freestanding and not illuminated.

• Residential minor sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft

  and not exceeding four feet in height if freestanding

• Sign permit required

  A sign permit is required prior to the display and erection of any sign except as provided in section 32-113

• Temporary signs during election period

  With all other requirements met, the number of temporary signs is unrestricted during the 45 day period immediately preceding a general election.