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Section ffv SIGNS PERMITTED IN ZONING DISTRICTS OF CITY NOTE: As there is quite a variation in the zoning requirements of different cities, and as there is even some variation in the use of code letters and numbers tor different zones, this Code sets out some general guidelines to difterentiate between signs permitted in residential zones, com- mercial building zones, light and heavy industrial zones and light and heavy commercial zones, I I 'I ;'1 'I ~ .-,1 " ! Sec. 4.1. Residential Zones, (Light Living Density) Within any Residential Zone, signs Or nameplates are permitted as follows: (a) For each single family home or duplex house, one nameplate not exceeding a combined area of two square feet for each occupancy, Said nameplate shall not be subject to the permit requirements of this Code, (b) For multiple family uses, rooming and boarding houses, one identification sign for each developed parcel, not exceeding twelve square feet in area, (c) For non-residential uses, one identification sign and one bulletin board for each developed parcel not exceeding a total of sixteen square feet in area for all signs, (d) Identification signs, bulletin boards, and other similar structures for governmental agencies which may be regulated by the city are subject to approval thereof by the Administrator, (e) All signs shall be placed flat against a building or designed as part of an architectural feat- ure thereof except that signs may be detached if they do not exceed a height of six feet nor project into any required building set-back area. (f) No height limit is specified for signs placed flat against or painted on the wall of a build- ing or for other attached signs provided all other provisions of this Section are complied with, ": , ;,~ /, Sec. 4.2. Commercial Building Zone, (Office Building) Within the Commercial Building Zone, signs are permifled as follows: (a) One identification sign and one bulletin board for each developed parcel not to exceed a total of 32 square feet in area for all displays, (b) All signs shall be placed flat against a building or designed as part of an architectural feat- ure thereof. Signs may also be detached if they do not exceed a height of eight feet nor project into any required building set-back area. (c) No height limit is specified for signs placed flat against the wall of a building or for other attached signs provided all other provisions of this Code are complied with, NOTE: Oft-premise advertising in commercial business zones is traditional and accepted in some cities but not in others, depending on density ratios, tradition and other factors, it is recommended that in any given community, city officials discuss the subject with outdoor ad- vertising people to consider that which is presently permissible in the community, as well as the recommendafions of spacing formula suggested in Section 5.2, Sec. 4.3. 8hQPpiR9 eeRIer aAd Highway Commercial Zones Within the Shopping Center and Highway Commercial Zones, signs are permitted as tallows: (a) One free-standing sign indicating only the name and nature of the occupancy for each de- veloped parcel not to exceed one squalJ'Xoot of sign area for each lineal foot of _ ~ ' frontage abutting the developed portion of said parcel. p'"':iaed 11,,,1: """""'- ",/17< fflAm0u"- :''nLtM'' F""iJ&6 ;y, r 1f.-"Ou: I, 18 L-