[R.O. 2009 §405.090; Ord. No. 127 §2, 1-13-1969; Ord. No. 605 §§4 — 5, 11-14-2000]
A. 
In all districts, the following classes of signs are permitted in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Section.
B. 
Non-Flashing, Non-Illuminating Accessory Business Signs.
1. 
Name plates and identification signs.
a. 
For single- and two-family dwellings, there shall be not more than one (1) name plate, not exceeding one (1) square foot in area, for each dwelling unit indicating the name or address of the occupant or a permitted occupation.
b. 
For multiple-family dwellings and for buildings other than dwellings, a single identification sign, not exceeding ten (10) square feet in area and indicating only the name and address of the building and the name of the management thereof, may be displayed.
c. 
No sign shall project higher than one (1) story or twenty (20) feet above curb level, whichever is lower.
d. 
In the "C" Neighborhood Shopping District, bulletin boards and signs not exceeding ten (10) square feet in area, appertaining to the lease, hire and sale of a building or premises or to advertisement of the business or any product sold on the premises are permitted; provided however, that any such advertising sign shall be attached to the front of the building and shall not project beyond the building for a distance of more than twelve (12) inches; and further provided that only non-flashing, non-illuminated signs shall be permitted; however, spotlighted signs approved by the Board of Aldermen shall be permitted.
2. 
Realty information signs. All realty information signs shall be limited to "For Sale", "For Rent" or "For Lease" signs, and they shall conform to the following specifications and limitations.
a. 
Not more than one (1) realty information sign for each street frontage may be placed on any zoning lot.
b. 
Only the following information may be displayed on any information sign:
(1) 
Whether the property is "For Sale", "For Rent" or "For Lease".
(2) 
Name, address and telephone number of agent or owner.
(3) 
Information concerning appointments required for inspection.
(4) 
No "Sold" or "Open" or similar signs whatsoever should be displayed upon any premises zoned for residential use.
c. 
No realty information sign may be placed on or project on any public right-of-way.
d. 
No realty signs provided for in any residential zoning districts may exceed five (5) square feet in outline area and the top of any freestanding sign may not project higher than three (3) feet above the adjacent ground elevation. In the multiple-family dwelling zone ("B"), the realty information signs on premises used for multiple-family dwellings may not exceed ten (10) square feet in outline area. Such signs may be either freestanding or attached to an apartment identification sign permitted under this Section.
e. 
The City administrative forces shall notify any realty company or any person or persons, whose names appear on any sign located upon any premises zoned for residential use which sign is in violation of this Section, that the sign does not conform to this Section, and twenty-four (24) hours thereafter the City administrative or Police forces shall confiscate such non-conforming sign and remove it to the City Hall, where it shall remain for a period of thirty (30) days, and if not claimed by the person or company whose name appears thereon, such sign shall be destroyed. The notice provided for in this Subparagraph may be by certified mail to the owner of the premises where said non-conforming sign appears or the real estate agent or company whose name appears on the sign or by posting a notice that such sign does not conform to this Section at a conspicuous place on the zoning lot where the sign is located.
3. 
Signs accessory to parking areas.
a. 
Signs designating entrances or exits to or from a parking area and limited to one (1) sign for each exit or entrance and to a maximum size of three (3) square feet each shall be permitted. One (1) sign per parking area designating the conditions of use or identity of such parking area and limited to a maximum size of eight (8) feet shall be permitted; provided that on a corner lot, two (2) such signs, one (1) facing each street, shall be permitted.
b. 
No sign shall project higher than seven (7) feet above curb level.
C. 
Non-Flashing, Accessory Business Signs.
1. 
Church bulletins.
a. 
There shall be not more than one (1) sign per lot except that on a corner lot, two (2) signs, one (1) facing each street, shall be permitted. No sign shall exceed eighteen (18) square feet in area and not closer than eight (8) feet to any other zoning lot.
b. 
No sign shall project beyond the property line into the public way.
c. 
No sign shall project higher than one (1) story or twenty (20) feet above the curb level, whichever is lower.