18.115.080 Standards for residential and rural districts.
For all signs within the residential and rural zoning districts the following shall apply. Additionally, any residential district that has an approved PAD or MPD may apply for a comprehensive sign plan.
A. Total Signage.
1. Multiple Unit Uses. Only one sign per individual unit or dwelling may be permitted. A maximum of two freestanding monument signs per development may be permitted.
2. Nonresidential Uses. Maximum of one wall sign and one monument sign may be permitted. If located on a corner lot a maximum of two wall signs, one per public street frontage, and one monument sign may be permitted.
B. Multiple Unit Uses. Within the RH, RM, and RMHP districts:
1. Building number or letter signs for multiple building developments shall be in compliance with fire department requirements and shall not be counted as part of the aggregate sign area.
2. A maximum of two freestanding monument identification signs with an aggregate area of 24 square feet may be permitted per development. The maximum height shall be five feet. Signs should be located near the main entrance(s).
C. Nonresidential Uses.
1. Examples of nonresidential uses in a residential district include, but are not limited to, assembly uses, schools, public buildings, assisted living facilities (with more than five persons receiving care) and farms, but do not include home occupations.
2. One wall-mounted sign per lot or parcel not exceeding 32 square feet in area shall be permitted.
3. Additionally, any complex/single building development in excess of 15,000 square feet (gross floor area) may submit a comprehensive sign plan to be reviewed and approved by the city.
4. One freestanding monument sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area nor a height of five feet, may be permitted.
D. Residential Freestanding or Monument Signage.
1. Up to two entryway wall or monument sign locations may be permitted for each arterial roadway frontage of a residential development. The signage shall be integrated to complement the streetscape and landscaping frontages. A maximum aggregate area of no more than 48 square feet per subdivision nor more than one sign on each side of the entry, if wall mounted, may be permitted. Backlit signs are preferred; using external spotlights to light signage is strongly discouraged. All lighting shall be in conformance with the adopted city codes.
E. Reader Panel Signs.
1. Assembly uses may use up to one-half of the allowed freestanding monument sign area for a reader panel. [Res. 22-12; Ord. 22-03 § 2; Ord. 14-12 § 1; Res. 14-36 § 409.08.]