Sec. 24-66

Signage

• A-Frame sign maximum area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Such sign(s) shall not exceed 12 square feet in area and five feet in height.

• A-Frame sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.5 ft

  Such sign(s) shall not exceed 12 square feet in area and five feet in height.

• A-Frame sign maximum per entrance1 signs

  One A-Frame sign on the premises shall be permitted at each public entrance of a business location.

• A-Frame sign placement

  Sign(s) shall be located on premises or no more than ten feet from the seating area or access door and shall not block the flow of pedestrian traffic.

• A-Frame sign removal required

  Any such sign shall be removed at close of business each day.

• Blade sign design review board approval

  All blade signs shall obtain the prior approval of the design review board for the mixed-use project before they are installed.

• Blade sign lighting requirements

  Blade signs shall be unlit, or externally illuminated in such a way that bulbs, lenses, and globes shall not be visible from the right-of-way, and light shall not be directed in such a way as to cause glare for passing motorists or pedestrians

• Blade sign maximum area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  An individual blade sign shall be no more than 12 square feet in area

• Blade sign maximum per entrance1 signs

  There shall be no more than one sign per public entrance to any given building

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

  The sign shall be mounted such that the bottom edge of the sign is not less than eight feet from the finished grade directly underneath it

• Blade sign public right-of-way approval

  Blade signs that extend over a public right-of-way are subject to the prior approval of the controlling public entity

• Construction sign maximum area (single)32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  A maximum of three signs with a cumulative sign area not to exceed 24 square feet; or, b. A maximum of one sign with a sign area not to exceed 32 square feet.

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

  A maximum of three signs with a cumulative sign area not to exceed 24 square feet; or, b. A maximum of one sign with a sign area not to exceed 32 square feet.

• Construction sign maximum number3 signs

  A maximum of three signs with a cumulative sign area not to exceed 24 square feet; or, b. A maximum of one sign with a sign area not to exceed 32 square feet.

• Construction sign placement

  The sign(s) shall only be placed along one of the property's street frontages.

• Exempt agriculturalAgricultureRaising crops or livestock, generally including the structures that serve them. sign maximum area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary signs on property zoned general agricultural not to exceed 12 square feet per face erected for a period of up to 60 days.

• Exempt agriculturalAgricultureRaising crops or livestock, generally including the structures that serve them. sign maximum days60 days

  Temporary signs on property zoned general agricultural not to exceed 12 square feet per face erected for a period of up to 60 days.

• Exempt bulletin board copy change

  Changing of the copy on a bulletin board, poster board, display encasement, reader board or billboard.

• Exempt construction sign maximum area10 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary nonilluminated signs, not more than ten square feet in area, on parcels for which a building permit has been issued for a new single-family residential dwelling unit and for such time as the building permit is valid, one such sign for each parcel.

• Exempt government-required signs

  Signs posted by or required to be posted by a governmental entity in compliance with a provision of federal, state, or local law located on a premises where an activity that necessitates the posting of such signage is or may be occurring.

• Exempt government signs

  Signs located on public rights-of-way that are erected and maintained by a governmental entity.

• Exempt ground-mounted sign buffer restriction

  No such signs shall be located within required perimeter landscape buffers; however, one such sign shall be allocated at each vehicular entrance.

• Exempt ground-mounted sign lighting restriction

  Ground-mounted signs within a business or manufacturing district or within a nonresidential development in any zoning district that have a maximum area of six square feet in area per sign face, are not internally illuminated, are not taller than two and one-half feet in height, and do not exceed four feet in height from grade.

• Exempt ground-mounted sign maximum area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Ground-mounted signs within a business or manufacturing district or within a nonresidential development in any zoning district that have a maximum area of six square feet in area per sign face, are not internally illuminated, are not taller than two and one-half feet in height, and do not exceed four feet in height from grade.

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

  Ground-mounted signs within a business or manufacturing district or within a nonresidential development in any zoning district that have a maximum area of six square feet in area per sign face, are not internally illuminated, are not taller than two and one-half feet in height, and do not exceed four feet in height from grade.

• Exempt ground-mounted sign maximum per entrance1 signs

  No such signs shall be located within required perimeter landscape buffers; however, one such sign shall be allocated at each vehicular entrance.

• Exempt home occupationHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there. sign maximum area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  On real property where a dwelling unit exists and for which there is an approved and valid home occupation permit, one on-premises nonilluminated sign is permitted, provided the sign is attached to the dwelling and does not exceed four square feet.

• Exempt non-commercial sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary signs of a non-commercial nature may be displayed on private property, provided such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in size; and provided that, such signs may be erected no more than 90 days in a calendar year.

• Exempt non-commercial sign maximum days per year90 days

  Temporary signs of a non-commercial nature may be displayed on private property, provided such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in size; and provided that, such signs may be erected no more than 90 days in a calendar year.

• Exempt non-residential sign maximum area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  On real property where a non-residential structure or unit is being offered for sale or lease, one temporary on-premises nonilluminated sign is permitted, not more than six square feet

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

  The maximum height of the sign shall not exceed eight feet.

• Exempt open house sign conditions

  When a dwelling unit for sale or lease is having an open house, an off-premises temporary sign may be erected in any zoning district in accordance with the following regulations: a. No such sign shall exceed three square feet in area and three feet in height. b. Such signs shall be located only at intersections where a turning movement is indicated, and only at intersections where at least one of the streets is within the residential area in which the subject property for sale, lease, or rent is located. c. No more than two such signs shall be located at any one intersection. d. Such signs shall be temporarily displayed only when the residential unit is open for public viewing under the direction of an on-site representative of the owner. e. Such signs shall be placed only on private property and only with the express consent of the owner of said property. f. Each sign shall contain an identification tag either attached or permanently affixed to the signs which contains the name, address, and phone number of the sign's owner. The identification tag shall not exceed four square inches in area.

• Exempt open house sign consent required

  Such signs shall be placed only on private property and only with the express consent of the owner of said property.

• Exempt open house sign identification tag maximum area4 sqin

  The identification tag shall not exceed four square inches in area.

• Exempt open house sign identification tag required

  Each sign shall contain an identification tag either attached or permanently affixed to the signs which contains the name, address, and phone number of the sign's owner. The identification tag shall not exceed four square inches in area.

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

  No such sign shall exceed three square feet in area and three feet in height.

• Exempt open house sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3 ft

  No such sign shall exceed three square feet in area and three feet in height.

• Exempt open house sign maximum per intersection2 signs

  No more than two such signs shall be located at any one intersection.

• Exempt open house sign placement

  Such signs shall be located only at intersections where a turning movement is indicated, and only at intersections where at least one of the streets is within the residential area in which the subject property for sale, lease, or rent is located.

• Exempt residential sign maximum area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  On real property where a dwelling unit is being offered for sale or lease, one temporary on-premises nonilluminated sign for each street frontage is permitted, not more than six square feet in area.

• Exempt signs

  The following signs are exempted from the provisions of these regulations and may be erected or constructed without a permit but shall be erected or constructed in accordance with the structural and safety requirements of the building code: 1. Signs located on public rights-of-way that are erected and maintained by a governmental entity. 2. Signs posted by or required to be posted by a governmental entity in compliance with a provision of federal, state, or local law located on a premises where an activity that necessitates the posting of such signage is or may be occurring. 3. Changing of the copy on a bulletin board, poster board, display encasement, reader board or billboard. 4. Temporary residential signs. On real property where a dwelling unit is being offered for sale or lease, one temporary on-premises nonilluminated sign for each street frontage is permitted, not more than six square feet in area. 5. Temporary non-residential signs. On real property where a non-residential structure or unit is being offered for sale or lease, one temporary on-premises nonilluminated sign is permitted, not more than six square feet, and provided such sign conforms to the following regulations: a. One sign is permitted for each street frontage per parcel. b. The maximum height of the sign shall not exceed eight feet. c. The sign shall be erected in such a manner that it does not obstruct views of existing signs and/or create a safety hazard. 6. Temporary nonilluminated signs, not more than ten square feet in area, on parcels for which a building permit has been issued for a new single-family residential dwelling unit and for such time as the building permit is valid, one such sign for each parcel. 7. Sign on a truck, bus, or other vehicle, while in use in a normal course of business. This section should not be interpreted to permit parking for display purposes of a vehicle (to which signs are attached) in designated customer or employee parking at the place of business. 8. On real property where a dwelling unit exists and for which there is an approved and valid home occupation permit, one on-premises nonilluminated sign is permitted, provided the sign is attached to the dwelling and does not exceed four square feet. 9. Signs within a business or manufacturing district or within a nonresidential development in any zoning district which are not visible from a public road or abutting property line. 10. Ground-mounted signs within a business or manufacturing district or within a nonresidential development in any zoning district that have a maximum area of six square feet in area per sign face, are not internally illuminated, are not taller than two and one-half feet in height, and do not exceed four feet in height from grade. Such signs are allowed generally internal to the site with no limitation on the maximum number of signs. No such signs shall be located within required perimeter landscape buffers; however, one such sign shall be allocated at each vehicular entrance. 11. Temporary signs on property zoned general agricultural not to exceed 12 square feet per face erected for a period of up to 60 days. 12. Temporary signs of a non-commercial nature may be displayed on private property, provided such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in size; and provided that, such signs may be erected no more than 90 days in a calendar year. 13. When a dwelling unit for sale or lease is having an open house, an off-premises temporary sign may be erected in any zoning district in accordance with the following regulations: a. No such sign shall exceed three square feet in area and three feet in height. b. Such signs shall be located only at intersections where a turning movement is indicated, and only at intersections where at least one of the streets is within the residential area in which the subject property for sale, lease, or rent is located. c. No more than two such signs shall be located at any one intersection. d. Such signs shall be temporarily displayed only when the residential unit is open for public viewing under the direction of an on-site representative of the owner. e. Such signs shall be placed only on private property and only with the express consent of the owner of said property. f. Each sign shall contain an identification tag either attached or permanently affixed to the signs which contains the name, address, and phone number of the sign's owner. The identification tag shall not exceed four square inches in area.

• Exempt signs not visible from road

  Signs within a business or manufacturing district or within a nonresidential development in any zoning district which are not visible from a public road or abutting property line.

• Exempt vehicle sign conditions

  Sign on a truck, bus, or other vehicle, while in use in a normal course of business. This section should not be interpreted to permit parking for display purposes of a vehicle (to which signs are attached) in designated customer or employee parking at the place of business.

• Exempt vehicle signs in use

  Sign on a truck, bus, or other vehicle, while in use in a normal course of business. This section should not be interpreted to permit parking for display purposes of a vehicle (to which signs are attached) in designated customer or employee parking at the place of business.

• Flag sign permit required

  Flags used as signs shall be allowed by permit, provided that the same are installed in a permanent fashion, are maintained in good repair, and will not constitute a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

• Home occupationHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there. sign maximum area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  On real property where a dwelling unit exists and for which there is an approved and valid home occupation permit, one on-premises nonilluminated sign is permitted, provided the sign is attached to the dwelling and does not exceed four square feet.

• Logo/mural treated as building face sign

  Any symbol painted on any face of the building shall be treated as a building face sign.

• Marquee sign area limits

  Signs on entrance marquees or canopies shall be allowed, provided that the total area of such signs if constructed alone or in combination with other building signs does not exceed the maximum allowable dimensions and square footage as set forth in section 24-71(a) above.

• Mixed-use setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. reduction allowed

  In cases where the applicant can demonstrate that the location of a sign does not obstruct adequate sight distance, and good visibility is maintained for all motorists and pedestrians traveling the intersection, the administrator or the administrator's designee may permit setbacks of less than five feet on any lot in a mixed-use district.

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

  No such sign shall exceed three square feet in area and three feet in height.

• Open house sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3 ft

  No such sign shall exceed three square feet in area and three feet in height.

• Open house sign maximum per intersection2 signs

  No more than two such signs shall be located at any one intersection.

• Pedestrian-scale sign lighting requirements

  Any lighting that is used shall be externally mounted and either supported solely from the sign structure, or ground-mounted. The ground-mounted lights shall be concealed by landscaping. Lighting shall be directed only onto the sign's face. Bulbs, lenses, and globes shall not be visible from the right-of-way, and light shall not be directed in such a way as to cause glare for passing motorists or pedestrians

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

  Such individual signs shall be no more than 24 square feet in total area, and may not have more than two faces. Only one side of a double-faced sign shall be included in a computation of sign area

• Pedestrian-scale sign maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.7 ft

  The top edge of a pedestrian-scale directional sign shall be no more than seven feet above finished grade

• Pedestrian-scale sign placement approval

  The number, relative positioning, and placement of each sign in a given mixed-use development shall be subject to the prior approval of the design review board and the planning director, or the director's designee.

• Pole-mounted banner maximum area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Banners that are affixed to light poles and that do not exceed 24 square feet each, are permitted.

• Pole-mounted banner minimum bottom heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft

  Banners shall be mounted such that the bottom edge of any given banner is not less than eight feet from the finished grade directly beneath it.

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

  Electronic display signs; flashing signs; flashing, animated and rotating signs or appurtenances to signs which are nonstationary. Any sign that contains or consists of strings of light bulbs.

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

  Electronic display signs; flashing signs; flashing, animated and rotating signs or appurtenances to signs which are nonstationary. Any sign that contains or consists of strings of light bulbs.

• Intermittent lights resembling danger signals prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Displays of intermittent lights resembling or seeming to resemble the flashing lights customarily associated with danger, such as are customarily used by police, fire, or ambulance vehicles or for navigation or traffic-control purposes.

• Internally illuminated signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. within 150 ft of community character corridors150 ft

  Internally illuminated signs which are visible from and located within 150 feet of the existing or proposed rights-of-way of primary and secondary roads within a community character area or community character corridor as identified on the James City County Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map.

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

  Off-premise signs or off-premise billboards, unless specifically exempted by section 24-74.

• Pennants, ribbons, spinners, blades, inflatables prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Any sign that consists of pennants, ribbons, spinners, blades, inflatables, or other similar moving devices.

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

  Signs that are portable or otherwise designed to be relocated or are constructed on a chassis or carriage with permanent or removable wheels, except for those permitted by section 24-74 (7).

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

  Signs that are not an integral part of the building design but fastened to and supported by or on the roof of a building or projecting over or above the roof line or parapet wall of a building, except as otherwise provided herein.

• Signs conflicting with traffic ordinances prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Signs placed or located to conflict with the vision clearance or other requirements of applicable traffic ordinances.

• Signs confusing traffic signals prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.300 ft

  Signs so located and so illuminated as to provide a background of colored lights blending with traffic signal lights that might reasonably confuse a motorist when viewed from a normal approach position of a vehicle at a distance of up to 300 feet.

• Signs on trees or utility poles prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Signs attached to trees, utility poles, or other unapproved supporting structures.

• Signs on parked vehicles prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Any permanent or temporary sign affixed to, painted on, or placed in or upon any parked vehicle, parked trailer or other parked device capable of being towed, which is not properly parked in a designated legal parking space.

• Sign adjacent to residential maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  On properties adjacent to residential districts, any freestanding sign, visible from an adjacent residential district, shall be limited to 32 square feet in area.

• Sign adjacent to residential maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.15 ft

  The top of the freestanding sign shall not exceed 15 feet above grade.

• Sign corner lot minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.50 ft

  Except for those provided for under section 24-69 and 24-70, signs on corner lots shall not be closer than 50 feet to the corner of the lot.

• Sign corner lot setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. reduction allowed

  In cases where the applicant can demonstrate that the location of a sign does not obstruct adequate sight distance and good visibility is maintained for all motorists and pedestrians traveling the intersection, the administrator or the administrator's designee may permit setbacks of less than 50 feet.

• Electrical permit required for illuminated signs

  All signs which require electricity or are electrically illuminated shall require a separate electrical permit and an inspection.

• Sign permit fees required

  For all sign permits, fees shall be required in accordance with section 24-7 of this chapter.

• Permit number marking required

  Each sign requiring a permit shall be clearly marked with the permit number and the name of the person or firm placing the sign on the premises.

• Sign permit required

  No sign, unless herein exempted, shall be erected, constructed, structurally altered, or relocated, except as provided in this article and in these regulations, until a permit has been issued by the administrator or the administrator's designee.

• Sign permit time limit6 months

  All signs shall be erected on or before the expiration of six months from the date of issuance of the permit, otherwise the permit shall become null and void and a new permit shall be required.

• Sign violation notice days5 days

  Prior to any criminal or civil enforcement under this section, the administrator or the administrator's designee shall give five days' written notice of the violation to the owner of the property.

• Sign violation portable removal

  If the violation involves a portable sign or any sign affixed to any object, such sign shall be removed immediately, and if not, the administrator or the administrator's designee may remove or cause to be removed at the owner's or tenant's expense such sign or advertisement and/or institute such other action as may be appropriate.

• Sign violation VDOT procedures

  Removal of signs in VDOT right-of-way or signs affixed to any objects within VDOT right-of-way and prosecution of violations for signs located in VDOT right-of-way shall be in accordance with the procedures set forth by agreement between the county and VDOT.

• Sign waiver building face minimum distance from road500 ft

  One building face sign not to exceed an area equal to one square foot multiplied by the length or width of the building in industrial zones, provided that the face on which the sign shall be mounted is at least 500 feet from any road or street right-of-way

• Sign waiver conditions

  Such on-premises sign limitation waivers shall only be granted in unusual circumstances where it can be demonstrated to the administrator or the administrator's designee that: 1. Unusual topography, vegetation, distance of the business or parcel from the road right-of-way, distance between driveways, separation of grade or the location of the driveway in relation to the location of the business and traffic patterns would impose a substantial hardship upon the business by making the sign(s) unreadable from vehicles on the adjoining roadway; or 2. The waiver would allow the business to post signs that are consistent with the majority of other businesses located on the same parcel; or 3. In addition to the provisions for granting sign limitation waivers under (b)(1) and (2) of this subsection, if the façade of the building is so designed that a building face sign cannot be placed upon it, and a roof sign would be the only reasonable and practical solution consistent with good design, a sign consistent with subsection (a)(4) above shall be permitted, provided that the sign is not within 200 feet of residentially zoned property; and 4. That in subsections (b)(1), (2), and (3) above such waiver is consistent with traffic safety and all other provisions of this article.

• Sign waiver freestanding maximum area60 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One freestanding sign not to exceed 60 square feet per face

• Sign waiver freestanding maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.30 ft

  One freestanding sign not to exceed 32 square feet per face and not to exceed 30 feet in height

• Sign waiver roof maximum area60 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  One sign to be placed on the roof of the building not to exceed one square foot of sign area for each linear foot of the building's or unit's front façade or 60 square feet, whichever is smaller

• Sign waiver roof minimum distance from residential200 ft

  a roof sign would be the only reasonable and practical solution consistent with good design, a sign consistent with subsection (a)(4) above shall be permitted, provided that the sign is not within 200 feet of residentially zoned property

• Sign waiver second freestanding maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  A second freestanding sign not to exceed 32 square feet on parcels that contain more than 400 feet of road frontage and more than one main entrance, provided that such lot is not a corner lot

• Temporary agriculturalAgricultureRaising crops or livestock, generally including the structures that serve them. sign maximum area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary signs on property zoned general agricultural not to exceed 12 square feet per face erected for a period of up to 60 days.

• Temporary construction sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary nonilluminated signs, not more than ten square feet in area, on parcels for which a building permit has been issued for a new single-family residential dwelling unit and for such time as the building permit is valid, one such sign for each parcel.

• Temporary demonstration sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs or banners of not more than 32 square feet at the site of public demonstrations.

• Temporary event sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Signs or banners of not more than 32 square feet at the site of a special civic or cultural event such as a fair or exposition, play, concert or meeting sponsored by a governmental, charitable or nonprofit organization.

• Temporary event sign permit duration30 days

  Upon application, the administrator or the administrator's designee shall issue permits for a period not to exceed 30 days for the following signs and displays

• Temporary non-commercial sign maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Temporary signs of a non-commercial nature may be displayed on private property, provided such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in size; and provided that, such signs may be erected no more than 90 days in a calendar year.

• Temporary non-commercial sign maximum days per year90 days

  Temporary signs of a non-commercial nature may be displayed on private property, provided such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in size; and provided that, such signs may be erected no more than 90 days in a calendar year.

• Temporary non-residential sign maximum area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  On real property where a non-residential structure or unit is being offered for sale or lease, one temporary on-premises nonilluminated sign is permitted, not more than six square feet

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

  The maximum height of the sign shall not exceed eight feet.

• Temporary opening banner maximum area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Banners not to exceed 32 square feet in size used at the site of a property where a new store, business or profession is opening.

• Temporary residential sign maximum area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  On real property where a dwelling unit is being offered for sale or lease, one temporary on-premises nonilluminated sign for each street frontage is permitted, not more than six square feet in area.