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1.Single-Family, Duplex: Exclusive of house numbers, 1 nameplate sign for each single- family or duplex dwelling unit which shall not exceed three square feet in area per surface and no sign shall be so constructed as to have more than two display surfaces and must be at least ten feet from the street right-of-way line. Permitted home occupations may have a business sign not to exceed six square feet and such sign shall not be illuminated. (Ord. 723, 4-12-1974; amd. 1995 Code) 2.Multiple-Family Units: Exclusive of house numbers, one nameplate sign for each dwelling group of 6 to 12 units which shall not exceed 6 square feet in area per surface. One nameplate sign for each dwelling group of 12 to 24 units which shall not exceed 24 square feet in area per surface. One nameplate sign for each dwelling unit group above 24 units which shall not exceed 1 square foot per unit in the dwelling group to a maximum of 100 square feet in area per surface. Such nameplate signs may be attached to the wall of a building or may be freestanding. In no case shall more than 1 sign be allowed for each dwelling group. All such signs shall conform to setback requirements of the Code. No sign shall be constructed so as to have more than two display surfaces. Said signs may indicate the names of the buildings, project names, may be a directory for occupants or state any combination of the permitted information. (Ord. 878, 3-23-1981) B. Institutional Uses: Churches, schools and other permitted institutional uses in residence districts may have an illuminated nameplate sign not greater than 50 square feet in gross surface area. A.All wall and/or freestanding signs in all districts shall be subject to the following requirements. Placement of Signs: Signs are subject to all height and setback requirements listed in Section1010.05 and 1010.08 (charts) of this Title and in no case shall a building sign extend above the height of a building to which it is attached or be placed on the roof of a structure. Signs shall not be permitted within the public right-of- way or easements except on benches and shelters that have received permits as per Section 703.05 of this code, and newspaper and cabstands, all of which shall be as governed by Chapter 901 and Section 703 of this code. City, county, state, and federal traffic directional signs are permitted. (Ord. 1359, 1-28-2008) PROJ0013_SignRegulations_RPCA_040412