1. Signs are herein regulated in the interest of promoting traffic safety, safeguarding public health and comfort, facilitating police and fire protection, protecting scenic views and dark night skies, and preventing adverse impacts upon community appearance.
2. These Zoning Regulations are designed to prevent the over-concentration, improper placement, and excessive height, bulk, and area of signs in order to: promote an optimum level of signage consistent with the needs and character of different areas; to permit legible and effective signage of individual sites for the convenience of the public and in the interest of the full enjoyment of property rights, and to prevent the obstruction by sign clutter of traffic visibility, traffic signs and signals, neighboring uses and signs, and scenic views.
   

1. Sign Permit Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, alter, or relocate within the unincorporated area of Cochise County any sign as defined herein without first obtaining a sign permit in compliance with Article 2.48 from the County Zoning Inspector, except that:
   1. Minor repairs, maintenance, or painting of signs or changes in the copy that alter neither the structural characteristics nor the sign classification shall not require a permit.
   2. Provided all other provisions of these Zoning Regulations are met, sign permits shall not be required for the following signs:
      1. Name Plate Signs.
      2. Home Occupation Signs.
      3. Traffic Control Signs (Private).
      4. Real Estate Signs.
      5. Political Signs.
      6. Window Graphics (Temporary).
      7. Contractor’s Signs.
      8. Developer’s Signs.
      9. Subdivision Development Signs.
      10. On-Site and Off-Site Special Event Signs (Temporary).
      11. Non-illuminated wall signs to a maximum of 50-square feet.
      12. “No Trespassing” Signs.
      13. Banners, pennants, and devices set in motion by the wind.
2. Removal of Certain Signs.
   1. Any sign, including all supports, braces, guys, and anchors, existing on or after the effective date of these Zoning Regulations which no longer serves the purpose for which it was erected, shall be removed by the owner, agent, or person having the beneficial use of the property or building on which said sign is located, within 10-calendar days after written notification from the County Zoning Inspector. Upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified, the County Zoning Inspector is hereby authorized to cause the removal of such sign at the expense of the owner of the building or property on which such sign is located.
   2. Whenever any sign is deemed by the County Zoning Inspector to be a public safety hazard due to a failure in the supporting structure or a failure to properly secure such sign to the site and against the movement, he shall provide written notification to the property owner that the sign is deemed to be in an unsafe condition, and must be removed, repaired, or secured in conformance with these Zoning Regulations within 48-hours following receipt of written notification. When such hazardous conditions present an immediate danger to adjoining properties or public rights-of-way, the County Zoning Inspector shall cause the immediate removal or securing of the sign at the expense of the owner of the building or property on which such sign is located.
   3. The County Zoning Inspector is hereby authorized to cause the immediate removal of any temporary sign not in conformance with all provisions of these Zoning Regulations.
3. Liability. The granting of a sign permit shall not be deemed to be a permit for or approval of any violation of these Zoning Regulations. The provisions of these Zoning Regulations shall not be construed as relieving or limiting in any way the responsibility or liability of any person, firm, or corporation, his or its agents, employers, or workmen, in the construction, maintenance, repair, or removal of any sign erected in accordance with a permit issued hereunder. Nor shall issuance of such permit impose upon Cochise County or its officers or employees any responsibility or liability by reasons of the approval of any signs, material, or devices under the provisions of these Zoning Regulations.
   

The following regulations regarding signs shall pertain to all Zoning Districts:

1. No sign shall be supported, in whole or in part, from within any street, alley, or other public rights-of-way; nor shall any part of any sign project over any part of a street, alley, or other public rights-of-way.
2. No sign over three feet in height shall be erected within the sight triangles described in Article 2.51.
3. No Ground Sign shall be located closer than 10 feet to a public right-of-way.
4. Except as permitted for Digital Signs (see Section 2.54.070(2)), all illuminated signs shall conform with the provisions of Article 2.45 and shall be so placed as to prevent glare or reflection from being cast on any adjoining residential District or any beam or ray of light from being directed at the sky and at any portion of a public street, alley, or other rights-of-way.
5. Illumination of signs shall not be flashing, intermittent, rotating, or animated, nor constitute a nuisance in any manner.
6. No sign shall have moving or swinging parts, except that:
   1. The rotation of barber poles, permissible changing signs, and/or multi-prism signs is permitted, provided that rotations shall not exceed six revolutions per minute.
   2. Banners, pennants, or devices set in motion by the wind may be permitted as temporary signs for a period not to exceed 14-calendar days each quarter (See Section 2.54.080(1)).
7. No sign shall be erected or maintained at any location where, by reason of its position, shape, color, illumination, or supporting structure, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device, or with any device mounted on a police or fire protection vehicle; or which makes use of the words, “STOP,” “LOOK,” “DANGER,” or any other word or phrase, symbol or character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic.
8. No sign shall be erected, relocated, or maintained to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape, nor shall any sign be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
9. No sign shall be located less than six feet horizontally or 12 feet vertically from overhead electrical conductors which are energized in excess of 440 volts; “overhead conductors” shall refer to any electrical conductor, either bare or insulated, installed above the ground, except such conductors that are enclosed in rigid iron conduit or other material covering of at least equal strength.
10. No sign other than hazard warnings or identification placed by the utility itself shall be attached to any utility pole.
11. No sign shall be attached to any traffic control structure except as erected by the responsible governmental entity.
12. The regulations of this Article shall not apply to memorial plaques and building cornerstones of metal, stone, or other incombustible material when built into or permanently affixed to the walls of a building or structure and made an integral part of that structure, provided that such plaques and cornerstones shall not exceed 12-square feet in area.
13. Other sign regulations notwithstanding, the provisions of this Article shall not be construed to prohibit or restrict the erection and maintenance of traffic control, directional or informational signs by governmental and public utility officials.
14. Other sign regulations notwithstanding, the provisions of this Article shall not be construed to prohibit the erection and lighting of holiday displays, provided that such displays do not interfere with the safe operation of traffic control signals and signs.
15. Permanent Ground Signs shall not be located nearer than 50 feet to other Permanent Ground Signs.
16. No person shall park on any public right-of-way, public property, or on private property to be visible from a public right-of-way, any vehicle or trailer which has attached thereto or located thereon any sign or advertising device for the purpose of providing advertisement of products or directing the public to a business or activity. This shall not apply to signage painted directly upon or attached flat against a surface of any operational vehicle regularly used in the conduct of a permitted business or activity.
17. No parcel shall be split so as to reduce street frontage below the minimum required to allow for the square footage and/or a number of signs already existing on the site.
18. The use of progressive signs on a site or sites shall not be permitted unless each sign meets all sign requirements set forth in this Article.
19. No sign other than the manufacturer’s name and logo shall be attached to any Wind Energy System or Anemometer as defined in Article 2.03.

The following structural types of signs, which are defined in Section 2.54.080 herein, are permitted, subject to the requirements and restrictions of these Zoning Regulations:

1. Wall Sign (including Fascia Signs)
2. Projecting Sign
3. Roof Sign
4. Ground (or Free-Standing) Sign
5. Window Graphic
   

1. The area of signs composed of individual fabricated or painted letters, numbers, symbols, or pictures mounted directly on a building facade without painted or other backgrounds shall be computed as the area within a single continuous perimeter which encloses the entire area devoted to the sign message, including all letters, numerals, figures, emblems, pictures, outlines, and symbols.
2. A spherical, double-faced, or multi-faced sign shall be counted as one sign, and its measured area shall be the maximum surface that is visible from any single viewing position on or above the ground.
3. For all other types of signs, the area shall include the entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of the sign; provided, however, that such perimeter shall not enclose any structural elements not forming an integral part of the display.
   

The following signs are permitted in all Zoning Districts, subject to the Definitions and Specifications contained in Section 2.54.080 and the General Regulations contained in Section 2.54.030 of these Zoning Regulations:

1. Permanent Signs.
   1. One NAME PLATE or one HOME OCCUPATION SIGN per dwelling unit, no permit required.
   2. SUBDIVISION OR MOBILE HOME PARK NAME SIGNS.
   3. DIRECTIONAL SIGNS.
   4. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS (PRIVATE), no permit required.
   5. MEMORIAL SIGNS.
   6. BULLETIN BOARD SIGNS.
2. Temporary Signs.
   1. CONTRACTOR’S SIGNS, no permit required.
   2. DEVELOPER’S SIGNS, no permit required.
   3. POLITICAL SIGNS, no permit required.
   4. REAL ESTATE SIGNS, no permit required.
   5. SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT SIGNS, no permit required.
      

No sign shall be erected or maintained in any Zoning District except as herein specified or as listed in Section 2.54.060.

1. Permitted Signs, SR, SM, R, MR, and NB Zoning Districts. In addition to those signs listed in Section 2.54.060, the following signs are permitted for non-residential uses and multiple-household dwellings in SR, SM, R, MR, and NB Zoning Districts:
   1. ON-SITE PERMANENT SIGN, One per street frontage.
      1. Permitted Structural Type: Wall or Ground Sign
      2. Illumination: Permitted
      3. Maximum Height and Area of Ground Signs:
         
         

         STREET CLASSIFICATION	MAXIMUM AREA	MAXIMUM HEIGHT
         Local	.25-square foot per lineal foot of the street frontage where the sign faces to a maximum of 32-square feet	six feet
         Collector	.5-square feet per lineal foot of the street frontage where the sign faces to a maximum of 32-square feet	eight feet
         Arterial	One-square foot per lineal foot of street frontage where the sign faces to a maximum of 64-square feet	twelve feet

      4. Maximum Area, Wall Signs: Same as the maximum area of Ground Signs above.
   2. BANNERS, PENNANTS, DEVICES SET IN MOTION BY THE WIND; no permit required, with the restrictions set forth in Section 2.54.080(1) – MR-1 & MR-2 only.
2. Permitted Signs, RU, GB, LI, and HI Zoning Districts. In addition to those signs listed in Section 2.54.060, the following signs are permitted in RU, GB, LI, and HI Zoning Districts, provided that the maximum aggregate area of all signs on a given site shall be two-square feet per lineal foot of total street frontage, and further provided that individual signs conform to the following standards:
   1. ON-SITE PERMANENT SIGNS other than Digital Signs, and OFF-SITE PERMANENT SIGNS other than BILLBOARDS, as follows:
      1. Permitted Structural Type:
         1. Ground or Projecting Signs: Each site is permitted at least one Ground or Projecting Sign per street frontage, but not more than one per 300-lineal feet of street frontage.
         2. Wall Signs.
         3. Roof Signs: A Roof Sign may be used in place of, but not in addition to, a permitted Ground Sign.
      2. Illumination: Permitted
      3. Maximum Height and Area of Ground Signs:
         
         

         STREET CLASSIFICATION	MAXIMUM AREA	MAXIMUM HEIGHT
         Local	.25-square feet per lineal foot of street frontage where the sign faces to a maximum of 32-square feet	6-feet above grade
         Collector	.5-square feet per lineal foot of street frontage where the sign faces to a maximum of 64-square feet	18-feet above grade
         Arterial	One-square foot per lineal foot of street frontage where the sign faces to a maximum of 80-square feet	24-feet above grade

      4. Maximum Area of Wall Signs, Projecting Signs, and Roof Signs: Same as the maximum area of Ground Signs above.
   2. DIGITAL SIGNS; one per site.
      1. Permitted Structural Type: Ground Sign.
      2. Illumination: Permitted, but only from sunrise to sunset, except for fuel price, motel price, time and temperature signs, and similar signs, which can be illuminated at any time, provided:
         1. The illumination emitted by the sign, together with any other unshielded lighting on the site, does not exceed the maximum allowed in Table 16.1 of Article 2.45 for unshielded lighting.
         2. The lighted text on the sign is red or green on a black background; and
         3. Complies with all provisions of these Zoning Regulations. Applicant must provide documentation showing maximum lumen capability for each segment of a digital sign to demonstrate the ability to meet the total lumen cap per Table 16.1 of Article 2.45.
      3. Maximum Height: five feet above grade.
      4. Setbacks: All signs must have a minimum setback of 25 feet to property lines adjacent to residential use or residential zoning district.
      5. Maximum Area:
         
         

         STREET CLASSIFICATION	MAXIMUM AREA
         Local	.25-square foot per lineal foot of street frontage where the sign faces to a maximum of 32-square feet
         Collector	.5-square foot per lineal foot of street frontage where the sign faces to a maximum of 64-square feet
         Arterial	One square foot per lineal foot of street frontage where the sign faces to a maximum of 80-square feet

      6. Limits on Change in Copy: any message must remain in place for at least four seconds before changing to another message.
      7. Limits on Type of Use: Permitted only for On-Site Permanent Signs, i.e., as a sign which directs attention to a business, profession, or activity conducted on the premises on which the sign is located.
   3. DIRECTORY SIGNS, one per street frontage for sites having multiple uses, such as shopping centers, office complexes, and industrial parks, provided that no other Ground Sign occupies the premises, and subject to the following limitations:
      1. Permitted Structural Type: Ground Sign
      2. Illumination: Permitted
      3. Maximum Height and Area of Ground Signs:
         
         

         STREET CLASSIFICATION	MAXIMUM AREA	MAXIMUM HEIGHT
         Local	.25-square feet per lineal foot of street frontage where the sign faces to a maximum of 32-square feet	6-feet above grade
         Collector	.5-square feet per lineal foot of street frontage where the sign faces to a maximum of 64-square feet	18-feet above grade

   4. BILLBOARDS: shall be permitted only if approved as a Special Use in a RU, GB, LI, or HI Zoning District, subject to all regulations included in Section 2.54.080(2), and provided that a maximum aggregate sign area of two-square feet per lineal foot of street frontage is not exceeded.
   5. ON-SITE SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS: no permit required.
   6. OFF-SITE SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS: no permit required.
   7. BANNERS, PENNANTS, DEVICES SET IN MOTION BY THE WIND; no permit required, with the restrictions set forth in Section 2.54.080(1).
3. Permitted Signs, PD Zoning Districts. Signs shall be permitted in PD (Planned Development) Zoning Districts as follows:
   1. Sign permit applications for PD Zoning Districts shall be submitted in accordance with the permit procedures listed in Section 2.54.020(2) herein and shall be reviewed by the County Zoning Inspector for compliance with the regulations applicable to similar uses in other Zoning Districts. Such permits shall be granted upon a finding by the County Zoning Inspector that the proposed sign(s) is substantially in conformance with those regulations and with the approved plans for the District.
   2. The developer of a Planned Development may request a waiver of any sign regulation applicable under Paragraph 3,a above by including a written request for such waiver as a part of the Planned Development preliminary plan submittal (see Article 2.42). The written request for waiver shall be accompanied by:
      1. All plans and information listed in compliance with Article 2.48.
      2. A list of the provisions from which a waiver is requested and reasons supporting the request.
         

1. Banners, Pennants, and Devices Set in Motion by the Wind; No Permit Required. A specific type of sign which provides a message to the public, typically advertising a business.
   
   

   Zoning Districts	RU, MR-1, MR-2, NB, GB, LI, and HI
   Structural Type	Wall or Ground Sign
   Maximum Area	32-square feet
   Maximum Height	15 feet
   Illumination	None
   Setback	The height of the sign, or 10 feet, whichever is greater
   Separation	Signs shall be separated from other signs by a minimum of 50 feet

2. Billboard Sign. A Billboard is a free-standing Off-Site Permanent Sign having an area of 300-square feet or more. A Billboard is considered a principal use. Billboards shall maintain the following setbacks and separation requirements:
   
   

   Zoning Districts	RU, GB, LI, and HI by Special Use Authorization Only
   Structural Type	All
   Maximum Area	600-square feet
   Maximum Height	35 feet
   Illumination	Permitted
   The maximum aggregate sign area of two-square feet per lineal foot of street frontage.
   Minimum Distance from other Billboards	660 feet
   Minimum Distance from other Ground Signs	100 feet
   Minimum Distance from any structure	100 feet
   Minimum Distance from any site boundary	100 feet
   The spacing distance shall be measured along the nearest edge of the right-of-way to a point directly opposite the sign.

3. Bulletin Board. A sign announcing activities of a permitted educational, governmental, or religious institution or recreation area, which is constructed to permit changes of copy, not including flashing, intermittent, or moving electronic message boards.
   
   

   Zoning Districts	All
   Structural Type	Wall or Ground Sign
   Maximum Area	15-square feet
   Maximum Height	Six-feet
   Illumination	Permitted

4. Contractor’s Sign; No Permit Required. A temporary sign designating the names of persons or firms engaged in construction or repair on the premises. A Contractor’s Sign shall be removed within 10-calendar days after completion of work or upon expiration of the building permit.
   

   Zoning Districts	All
   Structural Type	Wall or Ground Sign
   Maximum Area*
   SR, SM, R, MR, NB, and PD Zoning Districts	six square feet
   RU, GB, LI, and HI Zoning Districts	15-square feet
   Maximum Height
   SR, SM, R, MR, NB, and PD Zoning Districts	four-feet
   RU, GB, LI, and HI Zoning Districts	12 feet
   Illumination	None

   * When a combined Contractor’s/Real Estate Sign is used, the maximum area shall be the sum of the maximum areas for the two types of signs but shall in no case exceed 65-square feet.
   
5. Developer’s Sign; No Permit Required. A temporary sign designating the use which will occupy the premises at some future date. Permitted for non-residential uses and multiple-household dwellings only. Developer’s Signs shall be removed within 10-calendar days after the opening of the use or upon expiration of the building permit.
   

   Zoning Districts	All
   Structural Type	Wall or Ground Sign
   Maximum Area
   SR, SM, R, MR, and NB Zoning Districts	15-square feet
   RU, GB, PD, LI, and HI Zoning Districts	50-square feet on a parcel with existing structures
   	100-square feet on an undeveloped parcel
   Maximum Height
   SR, SM, R, MR, and NB Zoning Districts	six-feet
   RU, GB, PD, LI, and HI Zoning Districts	12 feet
   Illumination	None

6. Digital Sign. A type of unshielded electronic display that can show programming, menus, information, advertising, and other messages. Digital signs are lighted and utilize technologies such as Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), Light Emitting Diodes (LED), plasma displays, or projected images to display content. In these Zoning Regulations, Digital Signs are a sub-category of On-Site Permanent Signs, but with special rules governing Digital Signs. (See Section 2.54.070(2).)
7. Directional Sign. A sign directing or informing the public as to the location of publicly owned facilities; historic or scenic points of interest; education, charitable or religious institutions; hospitals or sanitariums; time and temperature; and major business districts. Directional Signs shall be located on collector or arterial streets only.
   

   Zoning Districts	All
   Structural Type	Ground Sign
   Maximum Area
   Residential Zoning Districts	15-square feet
   All other Zoning Districts	32-square feet
   Maximum Height
   Residential Zoning Districts	6 feet
   All other Zoning Districts	12-feet
   Illumination	Permitted

   Directional Signs shall not be located within 150 feet of any other permitted sign and shall be located within one-half mile of the turn-off referenced.
8. Directory Sign. Any sign listing all occupants of a parcel having multiple uses.
   One per street frontage for sites having multiple uses, such as shopping centers, office complexes, and industrial parks, provided that no other Ground Sign occupies the premises, and subject to the following limitations:
   
   

   Zoning Districts	RU, GB, LI, and HI
   Structural Type	Ground Sign
   Maximum Area	See Section 2.54.070(2)
   Maximum Height	See Section 2.54.070(2)
   Illumination	Permitted

9. Double-Faced Sign. A sign having two-copy areas, only one of which can be seen, either in whole or in part, from any given point on the ground.
10. Fascia. A horizontal band covering the joint between the top of a wall and the projecting eaves.
11. Ground (Free-Standing) Sign. A sign supported by uprights, braces, or similar structures is placed directly in or affixed to the ground and not attached to any building. No permanent Ground Sign shall be located nearer than 50 feet to any other permanent Ground Sign, other than a Private Traffic Control Sign, or 10 feet to any public right-of-way.
12. Home Occupation Sign; No Permit Required. A sign identifying an approved Home Occupation on the premises.
    
    

    Zoning Districts	All; except LI and HI
    Structural Type	Wall or Ground Sign
    Maximum Area	Four square feet
    Maximum Height	Five-feet
    Illumination	None

13. Illumination. For the purpose of these Zoning Regulations, illumination means a shielded light source (except for Digital Signs, which are unshielded), either located within, mounted upon, or directed at a sign for the purpose of making it visible at night. All sign illumination shall comply with the terms of Article 2.45 and shall not include any exposed light source.
14. Memorial Sign. A sign or monument commemorates a person or event. Memorial Signs may be permitted in all Zoning Districts and are subject to the Zoning District’s site development standards for structures. They are also subject to the approval of design and location by the County Zoning Inspector.
15. Multi-Prism Sign. A sign made with a series of triangular vertical sections that turn and stop, or index, to show three pictures or messages in the same area, only one message being visible at any moment. Rotation shall not exceed six revolutions per minute.
16. Name Plate Sign; No Permit Required. A sign identifying only the name and address of the occupant of the premises.
    
    

    Zoning Districts	All
    Structural Type	Wall or Ground Sign
    Maximum Area	One-square foot
    Maximum Height	Two and one-half-feet
    Illumination	None

17. Off-Site Permanent Sign. A sign which is not associated with the use of the property where the sign is located.
    

    Zoning Districts	RU, GB, LI, and HI
    Structural Type	See Section 2.54.070(2)
    Maximum Area	See Section 2.54.070(2)
    Maximum Height	See Section 2.54.070(2)
    Illumination	Permitted

18. Off-Site Special Event Sign; No Permit Required. A temporary sign announcing special events (e.g., rodeos, fairs, grand openings, etc.) to occur on a site other than that on which the sign is located. Such signs, except Window Graphics occupying not more than 25 percent of the window area, shall be included in calculating the maximum aggregate sign area for the site. Each such sign shall be maintained for no more than 30-calendar days.
    

    Zoning Districts	RU, GB, LI, and HI
    Structural Type	Wall (including window graphics) or Ground Sign
    Maximum Area	Within 100 feet of an existing structure or free-standing sign: 15-square feet 100 feet or more from any structure or free-standing sign: 32-square feet
    Maximum Height	Eight-feet
    Illumination	None
    Maximum Number	2 per Calendar Year

19. On-Site Permanent Sign (Other than a Digital Sign). A sign which directs attention to a business, profession, or activity conducted on the premises on which the sign is located. An On-Site Permanent Sign may include a change panel. A change panel must be an integral part of the sign and must be secured to prevent movement. In no case shall this be construed to include the attachment or addition to an approved sign of any sign or graphic, temporary or permanent, not included in the original design and specifications approved as a condition of issuance of a sign permit. Note that Digital Signs are a sub-category of On-Site Permanent Signs, but with special rules governing Digital Signs. (See Section 2.54.070(2) and the definition of Digital Sign.)
    

    Zoning Districts	RU, GB, LI, and HI
    Structural Type	See Section 2.54.070(2)
    Maximum Area	See Section 2.54.070(2)
    Maximum Height	See Section 2.54.070(2)
    Illumination	Permitted

20. On-Site Special Event Sign; No Permit Required. A temporary sign announcing special events (e.g., rodeos, fairs, grand openings, etc.) to take place on the premises on which the sign is located. Such signs, except grand opening signs and Window Graphics occupying not more than 25 percent of the window area, must be included in calculating the maximum aggregate sign area for the site. Each such sign shall be maintained for no more than 30-calendar days.
    

    Zoning Districts	RU, GB, LI, and HI
    Structural Type	Wall or Ground Sign
    Maximum Area	15-square feet, except that the Maximum area of Grand Opening Signs is two-square feet per lineal foot of building frontage.
    Maximum Height	Eight-feet
    Illumination	None
    Maximum Number	One-Grand Opening Sign per Use Permit (There is no limit on the number of temporary special event signs, provided the maximum aggregate sign area for the site is not exceeded.)

21. Political Sign; No Permit Required. A temporary sign supporting a candidacy or position in any primary, special, or general election, subject to the following restrictions: Political signs shall be removed within 30-calendar days following the final election for that candidate or issue.
    

    Zoning Districts	All
    Structural Type	All
    Maximum Area	None
    Maximum Height	None
    Illumination	None

22. Projecting Sign. A sign that is attached to a building or structure and extends beyond the wall of the building or line of the structure more than 12-inches. No projecting sign may extend above the top edge of the wall from which it projects or extend outward more than five feet from the supporting wall. Every projecting sign shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet above grade and above any sidewalk, porch, or step over which it projects. All projecting signs shall be installed or erected in such a manner that there shall be no visible angle iron sign support structures above a roof, building fascia, or wall.
23. Real Estate Sign; No Permit Required. A temporary sign advertising the premises for lease, rent, or sale. Real Estate Signs shall be removed within 10-calendar days following lease, rent, or sale of the premises.
    

    Zoning Districts	All
    Structural Type	Wall or Ground Sign
    Maximum Area*
    SR, SM, R, MR, and NB Zoning Districts	6-square feet
    RU, PD, and GB Zoning Districts	15-square feet
    LI and HI Zoning Districts	50-square feet
    Maximum Height
    SR, SM, R, MR, and NB Zoning Districts	4 feet
    RU, GB, LI, and HI Zoning Districts	12 feet
    Illumination	None

    * When a combined real estate/contractor’s sign is used, the maximum area shall be the sum of the maximum areas for the two types of signs but shall in no case exceed 65-square feet.
    
24. Roof Sign. A sign which extends above and is supported by the roof of a building. Where permitted, roof signs shall be constructed and finished in such a manner that they appear to be a part of the building itself. There shall be no visible angle iron support structure, guy wires, braces, or secondary supports; no roof sign shall exceed Zoning District height limitations.
    
25. Sign. Any device for visual communication that is used for the purpose of bringing the subject thereof to the attention of the public, including but not limited to the display of any letter, numeral (other than street addresses), figure, emblem, picture, outline, beacon, or spectacular, either in whole, in part, or in combination, whereby such display is made on, attached to, or is a part of a structure erected for the purpose, or is on, attached to, or a part of any other structure, surface or thing, including but not limited to the ground or any rock, tree or other natural objects, which display is visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel on, or over which it is located. Excluded from this definition is any flag, badge, or insignia of any government or governmental agency, any official traffic control device, and any notice posted according to law.
26. Sign Face. The entire area of a sign on which copy could be placed.
27. Single-Faced Sign. A sign having its entire copy area visible from one point. Where a sign face is made up of separate sign boards attached to the same structure, the perimeter of the “sign face” shall be the outer limits of the entire display.
28. Subdivision Development Sign; No Permit Required. A temporary sign advertising the sale of properties within a subdivision, to be removed within 10-calendar days following the sale of 100 percent of lots, or one year from the last sale of subdivision lots, whichever occurs first.
    

    Zoning Districts	All (No more than three signs per street frontage)
    Structural Type	Wall or Ground Sign
    Maximum Area	50-square feet
    Maximum Height	12 feet
    Illumination	None
    Minimum Spacing	330-apart and 100 feet from any adjoining property

29. Subdivision, Mobile Home, Manufactured Home, Or Recreational Vehicle Park Name Sign. A permanent sign displaying only the name of a subdivision or park.
    Such signs shall be limited to one sign on each side of any street entrance to a subdivision or park, subject to the approval of design, size, and location by the County Zoning Inspector.
    

    Zoning Districts	All
    Structural Type	All
    Maximum Area	Subject to the approval by the County Zoning Inspector
    Maximum Height	Subject to the approval by the County Zoning Inspector
    Illumination	Permitted

30. Temporary Sign. Any sign which is intended to remain upon a site for a specified period to serve a special purpose. Such signs must be secured to a structure or the ground. Temporary signs must be mounted upon a rigid frame or backing, except that cloth banners may be used when securely affixed to a building. All such signs must conform to the provisions of these Zoning Regulations, including sign classification, size, and location restrictions, whether or not a permit is required. Portable signs, A-frame signs, etc., which are not securely affixed to the premises, are prohibited.
31. Traffic Control Sign, Private; No Permit Required. A sign marking the entrance or exit to a site, parking area, service or loading area, or permitted accessory use.
    

    Zoning Districts	All
    Structural Type	Wall or Ground Sign
    Maximum Area
    RU, GB, LI, and HI Zoning Districts	six square feet
    All Other Zoning Districts	two square feet
    Maximum Height	Three-feet
    Illumination	None
    Maximum Number	One-per entrance, exit, and/or turning point

32. Wall Sign. A sign placed flat against or attached parallel to an exterior wall of a building, including a parapet wall or fascia, and not extending beyond any edge of the surface to which it is attached. Wall signs shall not project more than 12-inches out from the supporting wall.
33. Window Graphic (Temporary); No Permit Required. Any graphic which is painted, attached, glued, or otherwise affixed to a window or depicted upon a card, paper, or other material and placed on, taped on, or hung immediately behind the window or displayed from a window in such a way as to be visible from beyond the boundaries of the site. Not more than 25-percent of any window area may be so occupied. Window Graphics may be utilized where Wall Signs are permitted, provided they conform to the area and sign classification limitations for the Zoning District.
    Temporary Window Graphics, such as those advertising a special sale or decorative holiday displays, shall not be calculated in the aggregate area and shall not require a permit.
34. Window Graphic (Permanent). Permanent Window Graphics shall be calculated in the maximum aggregate sign area for the site and shall require a permit. Window Graphics may be utilized where wall signs are permitted, provided they conform to the area and sign classification limitations for the Zoning District.