Extracted standards
5 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- 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.
- Freestanding sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.5 ft
No freestanding sign shall be located within five feet of any developed public right-of-way.
- Identification sign area2 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One identification sign not exceeding two square feet in area.
- Neighborhood sign area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
A maximum of 32 square feet in area shall be permitted at each principal entrance to the neighborhood.
- Neighborhood sign count2 signs
No residential neighborhood shall be allowed more than two signs.
From the ordinance
In addition to the regulations generally applicable to signs in all districts, the signs shall be permitted and the following regulations shall apply in the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and UR residential districts. 1. Identification sign. One identification sign not exceeding two square feet in area. 2. Residential neighborhood signs. A maximum of 32 square feet in area shall be permitted at each principal entrance to the neighborhood. No residential neighborhood shall be allowed more than two signs. Residential neighborhood signs may include freestanding signs. 3. Freestanding signs. The following restrictions shall apply to all freestanding signs permitted by the provisions of this section: a. No freestanding sign shall exceed a height of eight feet. b. No freestanding sign shall be located within five feet of any developed public right-of-way.