Danville

To promote housing of such type, size and cost as will allow City residents of various economic conditions to reside in safe, sanitary dwelling units;

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this ordinance, they shall be considered the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity, or general welfare.

The land adjoining a street intersection that is to be kept clear of obstructions between three (3) and seven (7) feet above the ground to protect the visibility and safety of motorists and pedestrians. ... in no case shall a sign projecting over a vehicular use area be less than fourteen (14) feet above grade.

A landscaped planting area shall be provided around the base of any freestanding or detached sign. The planting area shall contain an amount equal to the area of the sign, be a minimum of 4 feet in width...

Changeable message signs, including those with panels, including electronic changeable copy panels, or zip tracks, are allowed. The changeable message area of the sign may cover the entire maximum allowable sign area. Electronic changeable copy panels are allowed so long as the message is placed on the sign for a minimum duration of five (5) seconds and does not scroll either horizontally or vertically.

Sign applicable to federal, state or local elections are permitted subject to the following provisions: The area of such sign shall not exceed eight (8) square feet and the height shall not exceed six (6) feet in residential districts; or thirty-two (32) square feet in commercial and industrial districts; and Such signs shall be removed no later than fourteen (14) days after the election.

The display of a government flag not exceeding 72 square feet in area per side within a residential district. The display of a government flag may not exceed the maximum sign area regulations of a freestanding sign within any commercial and industrial district without the approval of a special use permit.

Signs which display names and/or address numbers only of residential occupant, with a face of thirty (30) square inches or less.

Decals affixed to windows or door glass panes, such as those that indicate membership in a business group or credit cards accepted at the establishment, provided that such decals do not exceed 36 square inches.

Signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in area denoting reserved parking spaces for handicapped motorists, provided that such signs meet all ADA requirements.

On-premise private residential drive signs limited to one per drive entrance, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, with language limited to "private drive" and the address of any residences utilizing the private drive.

Temporary signs advertising a home, garage or yard sale... may be erected in any zoning district subject to the following provisions: The sign may be erected only upon the property on which the sale is going to be held and the height shall not exceed six (6) feet; and The area of one side of any such sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet; and No more than two (2) such sales may be held per year on the same property; and Only one such sign may be erected on any one piece of property, unless the property fronts on two streets, in which case one sign is authorized on each street frontage; and The sign shall be installed no earlier than three (3) days prior to the sale and shall be removed within one day after the sale. In no case shall such signs be permitted to remain on the property in excess of seven (7) days.

Temporary, non-illuminated window signs in display windows in a business district, limited to 10 percent of the total glass area of the window in which they are placed.

Temporary, non-illuminated real estate signs advertising real estate for sale or lease shall be exempt from obtaining a sign permit with the following restrictions: All real estate signs advertising commercial property or a residential subdivision of 10 subdivided lots or more shall be a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet and shall not exceed 24 months in use. All real estate signs advertising single-family residential lots for sale or lease shall not exceed 4 square feet in area and 4 feet in height and shall be limited to one per lot. There shall be no more than one real estate sign per road frontage and the sign must be located on the property. Off premises open house real estate signs advertising the sale, lease or rental of property shall be allowed in conjunction with and for the duration of an open house showing only and shall be limited to 4 square feet in area and 4 feet in height.

Non-illuminated signs advertising public auctions or sales... may be erected in any zoning district subject to the following provisions: The sign may be erected only upon the property on which the auction is going to be held; and The area of one side of any such sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet and the height shall not exceed six (6) feet; and No more than three (3) such sales may be held per year on the same property; and Only one such sign may be erected on any one piece of property, unless the property fronts on two streets, in which case one sign is authorized on each street frontage; and The sign shall be installed no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the sale and shall be removed no later than one (1) business day after the date of the sale or auction.

Non-illuminated signs identifying official state automobile inspection stations and the inspection number which is due, provided that such signs shall not exceed 10 square feet in area and shall be limited to one sign for each street frontage.

Temporary non-illuminated signs not more than 32 square feet in area, erected in connection with new construction work and displayed on the premises during such time as the actual construction work is in progress, one such sign for each street frontage.

Non-illuminated signs warning trespassers or announcing property as posted, without limitations on number or placement, limited in area to three square feet.

Banners when used in conjunction with the opening of a new business or an establishment going out of business in any commercial or industrial district. Limit one banner per business, and the banner must be removed after four weeks.

Banners when used to announce the grand opening and initiation of sales or leasing of lots and/or dwelling units within a newly developing residential project have at least 10 lots or units. The cumulative area of all such banners erected for any single residential project shall not exceed 32 square feet. Banners shall not be illuminated.