Guttenberg City Zoning Code
§ 28-7.2
Signs in Residence Districts.
[Ord. 3/87 § 4.422; amended 8-28-2024 by Ord. No. 15-2024]
a.
General.
1.
Every sign in an R District shall either (a) be placed flat against a building, projecting not more than six inches therefrom, on the front thereof, and not extending above the actual height thereof, or (b) be located completely apart from a building, directly in front thereof, at a distance of not less than 15 feet from the front lot line, and not exceeding five feet in height.
2.
No sign in an R District shall be illuminated by other than indirect lighting, with the source thereof so shielded that it illuminates only the face of the sign.
b.
The following types of signs are permitted in all residence districts.
1.
Nameplates and Identification Signs.
(a)
Signs indicating the name or address of the occupant, or a permitted home occupation or profession, provided that they shall not exceed one square foot in area.
(b)
Only one sign shall be permitted per dwelling unit except in the case of corner lots where two such signs, one facing each street, shall be permitted.
(c)
For multiple dwelling structures, a single identification sign not exceeding six square feet in area.
2.
Sales or Rental or Development Signs.
(a)
Signs advertising the sale or rental of the premises upon which they are located, provided they shall not exceed six square feet in area for one and two-family houses and 20 square feet in area for other structures.
(b)
Not more than one such sign may be erected per building.
(c)
Not more than one such sign may be placed upon any property unless such property fronts upon more than one street, in which case two signs may be erected, one facing each street.
(d)
Such signs shall be promptly removed when premises are sold or rented.
3.
Institutional Signs.
(a)
Signs of schools, churches, hospitals, clubs, hotels or other institutions of a similar public or semipublic nature, provided the size of any sign shall not exceed 20 square feet in area.
(b)
Not more than one such sign shall be permitted for an institution, unless the property fronts upon more than one street, in which event two such signs may be erected, one facing each other.
4.
Signs Accessory to Parking Areas.
(a)
Signs designating entrances or exits to or from a parking area, provided the size of any sign shall not exceed two square feet in area.
(b)
Signs designating the identity and conditions of use of parking areas, provided the size of any such sign shall not exceed nine square feet in area. Not more than one sign may be placed upon any property unless such property is located on a corner, in which event two such signs may be permitted, one facing each street.
5.
Artisan's Signs.
(a)
Signs of mechanics, painters and other artisans may be erected and maintained during the period in which such persons are performing work on the premises, provided that the size of any such sign shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.
(b)
Such signs shall be removed promptly upon completion of the work.
6.
Private Driveways.
(a)
Signs indicating the private nature of a driveway provided, that the size of any such sign shall not exceed two square feet.
7.
Construction Signs.
(a)
During the construction, alteration or renovation of any building, in any zone, temporary construction signs providing the name or names of the contractors, subcontractors, architects or professionals employed in such construction and the construction, alteration, or renovation project, shall be permitted.
(b)
Construction Signs may display information and/or depictions regarding a proposed development, including the names of individuals, organizations, or businesses involved in the design, construction, or financing of a project, during the construction period.
(c)
No Construction Sign shall be of a type prohibited under Subsection 28-7.4 herein unless otherwise exempt. Construction Signs shall not exceed four feet by eight feet and shall be removed within seven days after completion of the construction work. Not more than one such sign may be placed upon any property unless such property fronts upon more than one street, in which case two signs may be erected, one facing each street.
