§ 157.300-157.309

Signage

• Abandoned sign period6 months

  a sign shall be considered abandoned if the business for which the sign was erected has not been in operation for a period of at least six months

• Colored light permit duration30 days

  Such permits shall be for 30 consecutive days

• Maximum internal angle for double-faced signs45 deg

  A double-faced sign must have an internal angle between its two faces of no more than 45 degrees

• Flag pole setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from service drive/travel lane5 ft

  no freestanding pole shall be erected in the public right-of-way nor be within five feet of a service drive, travel lane, or adjoining street

• Full-cutoff fixtures required

  All lighting fixtures used to illuminate a sign shall be full-cutoff

• Indirect lighting must be shielded

  In the case of indirect lighting, the source shall be so shielded that it illuminates only the face of the sign

• Maximum A-frame sign face area8 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The sign is no larger than eight square feet per sign face

• Maximum A-frame sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3.5 ft

  The sign is no taller than three and one-half feet

• Maximum number of A-frame signs2 count

  Two A-frame signs

• Maximum banner area16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  shall not exceed 16 square feet in total area

• Maximum flag size16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Flags up to 16 square feet in size

• Maximum for-sale sign area (road speed >25 mph)32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  when the sign abuts a road with a speed limit greater than 25 mph not more than one sign with a total area of up to 32 square feet and a maximum height of eight feet

• Maximum for-sale sign area (road speed ≤25 mph)16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  not more than one sign with a total area of up to 16 square feet and a maximum height of six feet when the sign abuts a road with a speed limit of 25 mph or less

• Maximum for-sale sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (road speed >25 mph)8 ft

  when the sign abuts a road with a speed limit greater than 25 mph not more than one sign with a total area of up to 32 square feet and a maximum height of eight feet

• Maximum for-sale sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (road speed ≤25 mph)6 ft

  not more than one sign with a total area of up to 16 square feet and a maximum height of six feet when the sign abuts a road with a speed limit of 25 mph or less

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

  The maximum height for any freestanding sign or sign structure ... shall be 15 feet

• Maximum illumination at lot line0.05 fc

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

• Maximum illumination lumens100 lumens

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

• Maximum number of minor signs4 count

  Not more than four minor signs

• Maximum off-premises sign distance from business150 ft

  An off-premises sign must not be placed more than 150 feet from the business which owns the sign

• Maximum sign area (general)16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  Maximum sign area is 16 square feet unless otherwise specified

• Maximum number of colors on temporary signs4 count

  Temporary signs shall not contain more than four colors

• Maximum temporary sign area (non-residential)16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  For non-residential use property one sign, no more than 16 square feet in area

• Maximum temporary sign total area (residential)8 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  On residential-use property, one or more temporary signs with a total area of no more than eight square feet

• Maximum window sign coverage25 pct

  the total extent of window signs do not obstruct more than 25% of the total area of all windows on each building façade

• Minimum pedestrian zone width for A-frame signs3 ft

  the sign shall leave a continuous through pedestrian zone of at least three feet in width

• Minimum pole sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Pole signs less than six feet in height

• Minimum vertical clearance over sidewalk7 ft

  all signs shall leave a vertical clearance over any sidewalk of at least seven feet

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. sign restoration time2 years

  may be restored within two years after such destruction or damage

• A-frame signs made of plastic/vinyl/non-durable prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  A-frame signs made of plastic, vinyl, and/or non-durable materials

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

  Animated signs

• Signs attached to vegetation prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Signs attached to natural vegetation

• Colored illuminated tubing prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. except Oct 1-Mar 31 or with permit

  Signs consisting of colored illuminated tubing or strings of lights, except during the period October 1 through March 31 or with a permit

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

  Any electronic sign that is generated by a series of moving images

• Signs emitting smoke/flame/scent/mist/aerosol/liquid/gas prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Signs that emit smoke, flame, scent, mist, aerosol, liquid, or gas

• Signs emitting sound prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Signs that emit sound

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

  Feather signs

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

  Flashing signs

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

  Inflatable signs

• Internally lighted signs prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. except marquees and box signs

  Internally lighted signs, except for marquees and box signs

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

  Neon signs

• Signs obstructing visibility at intersection prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Any sign which obstructs visibility for motorists or pedestrians at an intersection of a public street

• Off-premises signs inconsistent with §157.307(F) prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Off-premises signs placed in a manner inconsistent with the standards provided in § 157.307(F)

• Signs painted directly on building prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Signs painted directly on a building, driveway, or private road

• Pole signs less than 6 feet prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Pole signs less than six feet in height

• Signs on public land without approval prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Signs erected on public land other than those approved by an authorized town official

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

  Signs on the roof surface or extending above the roofline

• Strings of flags within 50 ft of right-of-way prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Strings of flags (two or more connected together) visible from, and within 50 feet of, any public right-of-way

• Signs simulating traffic control prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Signs simulating, or which are likely to be confused with, a traffic control sign

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

  Vehicle or trailer signs

• Window signs exceeding 25% of window area prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Window signs whose aggregate area on a window or door exceed 25% of the total area of the window or door

• YardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. signs in business districts prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  Yard signs in business districts

• Projecting sign thickness for area calculation4 in

  For projecting signs with a thickness of four inches or more, the sign area also includes the area of the visible sides

• Sign component width requiring certificate of appropriateness5 in

  Any sign structure whose component parts individually have a width greater than five inches

• Sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. requiring certificate of appropriateness15 ft

  Any sign structures with a height greater than 15 feet

• Sign permit void after1 years

  If a sign is not installed within one year following the issuance of a sign permit

• Sign removal after cessation of business60 days

  the owner of the sign or property owner shall remove the sign within 60 days of the cessation of use or business operation

• Sign repair time after notice30 days

  shall be put in a safe and good state of repair within 30 days of a written notice

• Special event sign removal time2 days

  removed within two days after the event

• Strings of flags setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from right-of-way50 ft

  Strings of flags (two or more connected together) visible from, and within 50 feet of, any public right-of-way

• Temporary sign permit duration20 days

  The permit for a temporary sign shall state its duration, not to exceed 20 consecutive days, once per calendar year

• Temporary sign re-erection wait period30 days

  Once removed, temporary signs may not be erected again for 30 days

• Temporary sign removal time (residential)90 days

  removed within 90 days after being erected