Extracted standards
6 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- Maximum bulletin board area20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Not more than two bulletin or notice boards with an aggregate area not exceeding 20 square feet.
- Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft
No freestanding sign shall exceed a height of eight feet.
- Maximum identification sign area20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Identification signs not exceeding in the aggregate 20 square feet in area.
- Maximum sign area for certain uses12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Signs not exceeding in the aggregate 12 square feet in area shall be permitted identifying a single-family attached dwelling development, multiple-family dwelling development, nursing home, convalescent home, retirement life care center, lodginghouse, tourist home or child or adult day care center.
- Maximum temporary sign area20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Not more than two temporary signs or banner signs in connection with special events taking place on the premises, provided such signs shall not exceed an aggregate area of 20 square feet
- Minimum freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.4 ft
No freestanding sign shall be located within four feet of any street line or other property line.
From the ordinance
a. Identification signs not exceeding in the aggregate 20 square feet in area. Such signs shall be attached flat against a main building or may include one freestanding sign.