3.19.9 Special Purpose Signs

In addition to any other permitted sign(s), signs for special purposes set forth in this Sub-Section shall be permitted as provided herein. 1. In all zoning districts, signs may be erected to advertise the sale, rent, or lease of property upon which said signs are placed. Signs shall be limited to one (1) sign per street face, unless otherwise provided by the zoning provisions, and shall not exceed an area of six (6) square feet in residential zones or thirty-two (32) square feet in non-residential zoning districts. 2. In all districts where group occupancies in office buildings, commercial buildings, or industrial buildings are permitted, directory signs may be erected displaying the names of occupants of a building who are engaged in a particular profession, business, or industrial pursuit. These signs shall be situated at least two (2) feet inside the property line and shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height. Said sign shall not exceed an area of fifty (50) square feet and shall not be placed within a clear-vision area of a corner lot as set forth in this section. 3. Signs may be erected in conjunction with construction projects and used for the purpose of publicizing the future occupants of the building; architects, engineers, and construction organizations participating in the project; and such other information as may be approved by the Planning Commission. In residential districts no such sign shall exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area. In other districts, no such sign shall exceed an area of sixty-four (64) square feet, and no freestanding sign shall exceed twelve (12) feet in height. All such signs shall be removed before a final inspection is granted by the Building Inspector or an occupancy permit is issued. 4. Open-house signs advertising real estate open for inspection for a prospective sale may be placed on private property in all districts with the consent of the owner, lessee, or occupant. Such signs may state the name of the person or firm sponsoring the open-house. Such signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet. 5. In all districts, a church or quasi-public organization may erect one (1) wall sign on the premises to identify the name of the organization and announce activities thereof. Apartment houses of five (5) or more dwelling units may erect one (1) sign on the premises to identify only the name of the apartment complex and to indicate a vacancy. Wall signs shall not exceed an area of twenty-five (25) square feet, and may be mounted upon a freestanding, ornamental masonry, wood or stone wall. 6. One (1) development promotional sign may be placed on the premises of each subdivision having five (5) or more lots or approved dwelling units. The promotional sign may have an area of twenty four (24) square feet. A second development promotional sign may be placed on the premises of each subdivision, planned development, or condominium project having two (2) or more separate, major points of access and having fifty (50) or more lots or approved dwelling units. The above signs shall be removed no later than thirty (30) days following the sale of all lots or dwelling units in the development, and before a final inspection is granted by the Building Inspector. 7. One (1) name plate or marker shall be allowed for each dwelling to indicate only the occupant's name. Name plates shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area, and shall not contain an occupational designation.