The requirements of this article shall apply to any writing (including letter, word or numeral), pictorial representation (including illustration or declaration), form (including shapes resembling any human, animal or product form), emblem (including any device, symbol, trademark, object or design which conveys a recognizable meaning, identity or distinction) or other figure or similar character which is a structure of any part thereof or is written, painted, projected upon, printed, designed into, constructed or otherwise placed on a building, board, plate or upon any material, object or device whatsoever, which by reason of its form, color, working, stereotyped design or otherwise attracts or is designed to attract attention to the subject thereof or is used as a means of identification, advertisement or announcement. The determination of the conformance of any and all signs with the provisions of this article shall be made by the planning and zoning commissions and the board of trustees.

(Prior zoning regs., § 701; Code 1992, § 16-111; Ord. No. 1-1992, § 1)

The requirements of this article shall not apply to any of the following:

(1)

Flags, pennants or insignia of nations or an organization of nations, states or cities, fraternal, religious and civic organizations or any educational institutions, except when such flags are used in connection with a commercial promotion or as an advertising device.

(2)

Window displays incorporating placards, pennants, merchandise, pictures or models of products or services.

(3)

Works of fine art which in no way identify a product or business and which are not displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise, which enterprise may benefit or realize direct commercial gain from such display.

(4)

One nameplate per public entrance per business, provided that such sign shall be limited to two square feet per face and which is suspended under a canopy.

(5)

Temporary decorations or displays clearly incidental and customary and commonly associated with national, local or religious holiday celebrations.

(6)

Signs not visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they are located or from any public thoroughfare or right-of-way.

(7)

Traffic and other official signs of any public or governmental agency.

(8)

On-site traffic directional signs which do not exceed four square feet per face or ten feet in height and which do not carry any commercial message other than identification.

(9)

Temporary interior paper window signs.

(10)

Signs over gas pumps which indicate gas prices, provided that such signs shall be limited to one double-faced sign per pump island and shall be no larger than four square feet per face.

(11)

One flush wall nameplate per business, not to exceed two square feet in area, to be located at or near the rear entrance of such business.

(Prior zoning regs., § 702; Code 1992, § 16-112; Ord. No. 1-1992, § 1)

Signs shall be permitted in the various districts as accessory uses in accordance with the regulations contained in this article.

(Prior zoning regs., § 703; Code 1992, § 16-113; Ord. No. 1-1992, § 1)

Signs in the R-1 and R-2 districts, or for any residential use subject to being shown on a planned unit development plan defined, processed and approved in accordance with section 16-60, may include and shall be limited to the following:

(1)

One identification sign per one-family or two-family dwelling, provided that such sign does not exceed two square feet in area per face and is unlighted.

(2)

One identification sign per multiple-family building, provided that such sign does not exceed 20 square feet in area per face and has only indirect illumination.

(3)

One for sale or for rent sign per lot, provided that such sign does not exceed six square feet in area per face and is unlighted.

(4)

One sign advertising a home occupation per dwelling, provided that such sign does not exceed three square feet in area and is unlighted.

(5)

Identification signs during the construction of a development, provided that the placement and use of all such signs shall be governed by and shall be within the following limitations:

a.

The maximum size for identification signs shall be 100 square feet in area per face.

b.

All such signs shall be located within the development, and shall be located along arterial roads adjacent to the development and subject to the limitations set forth in the following subsections:

1.

No more than two such signs shall be permitted on any single arterial boundary of the development.

2.

When such signs are not located at the same intersection, they shall be at least 1,000 feet apart.

c.

When a development has no frontage on an arterial road, identification signs may be located along collector streets adjacent to the development, except that not more than one such sign shall be permitted on any single collector boundary of the development.

d.

Identification signs shall be removed when the subdivision sales office closes.

(6)

One identification sign per public or semi-public use, provided that such sign does not exceed 35 square feet in area per face and has only indirect illumination.

(7)

One identification sign per entrance to the property identifying a subdivision or housing project, provided that such sign does not exceed 35 square feet in area per face and has only indirect illumination.

(8)

Political signs shall not exceed eight square feet in area per face, shall be unlighted and shall be removed within two weeks following election day.

(9)

One identification sign per child care center, provided that such sign does not exceed ten square feet in area per face and is unlighted.

(10)

One identification sign per subdivision sales office, provided that such sign does not exceed ten square feet in area per face and is unlighted.

(Prior zoning regs., § 704; Code 1992, § 16-114; Ord. No. 1-1992, § 1)

Signs in the commercial, CBD or industrial districts, or any business, commercial or industrial use subject to being shown on a planned unit development plan as defined, processed and approved pursuant to this chapter, and in accordance with section 16-60, may include and shall be limited to the following:

(1)

Such signs as are permitted in the residential districts.

(2)

Placement and use of flush wall signs, projecting wall signs, window signs, freestanding signs and ground signs shall be governed by, shall be within the following limitations, and shall be subject to all other provisions as defined in this article:

a.

No sign shall be erected at the intersection of any street or road in such manner as to obstruct clear vision (see section 16-91), nor shall any sign be erected at a location where, by reason of its position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any traffic sign or signal or traffic control device.

b.

The maximum total sign area permitted shall be equal to one square foot of sign area for each linear foot of lot frontage length.

(3)

In commercial, CBD and industrial districts, rooftop signs shall be uses permitted only by special review of the planning and zoning commissions and approval of the board of trustees.

(4)

In the central business district, projecting wall signs shall be uses permitted only by special review of the planning and zoning commissions and approval of the board of trustees.

(Prior zoning regs., § 705; Code 1992, § 16-115; Ord. No. 1-1992, § 1)

The following rules shall apply to the measurement of signs in all districts:

(1)

The total surface area of all sign faces, which shall include all frames and backing, shall be counted and considered a part of the maximum total surface area allowance.

(2)

The area of all signs without backing or background that is part of the overall sign display shall be measured by determining the sum of the area which creates the smallest single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of each work, written representation (including any series of letters), logo, figure or similar character.

(Prior zoning regs., § 706; Code 1992, § 16-116; Ord. No. 1-1992, § 1)

In zones where ground and freestanding signs are permitted, the following rules shall apply to ground and freestanding signs:

(1)

Signs within 50 feet (measured along the street right-of-way) of the intersection of a street with a street or driveway, which exceed 42 inches in height, shall be set back at least 15 feet from the street right-of-way line or shall maintain free air space between a height of 42 inches above the adjacent street elevation and a height of 72 inches above said elevation. A freestanding sign shall not be construed to have free air space if such sign has a base which is greater than 50 percent of the width of its face or three feet wide, whichever is smaller.

(2)

When electrical service is provided to ground and/or freestanding signs, all such electrical service shall be underground.

(3)

Size, height and location:

a.

Ground and freestanding signs shall comply with the following requirements with respect to size, height and location.

b.

The maximum size for ground and freestanding signs shall be 120 square feet per side.

c.

The maximum height for ground and freestanding signs shall be 24 feet above grade.

d.

No ground or freestanding sign shall be built within 15 feet of any interior side lot line.

e.

Single-faced ground and freestanding signs shall be set back from the street right-of-way line according to the provisions of this section. Any such setback shall be measured from the street right-of-way/property line at the street to which the sign face is most nearly parallel.

f.

Double-faced ground and freestanding signs shall be set back from the street right-of-way line according to the provisions of this section. Any such setback shall be measured from the street right-of-way/property line at the street to which the sign faces are most nearly perpendicular.

g.

When any ground or freestanding sign is placed at a 45-degree angle on property located at the intersection of two dedicated public streets, the required setback may be measured from either of the street right-of-way/property lines involved.

(4)

No more than one freestanding sign per street frontage shall be permitted for any property.

(5)

No ground or freestanding sign shall contain more than three cabinets or modules.

(Prior zoning regs., § 707; Code 1992, § 16-117; Ord. No. 1-1992, § 1)

The placement and use of such signs shall be governed by and be within the following limitations:

(1)

The maximum sign area permitted for each wall shall not exceed 30 percent of the area of that wall.

(2)

There shall be no painting of signs directly on the wall surface.

(Prior zoning regs., § 705; Code 1992, § 16-118; Ord. No. 1-1992, § 1)

(a)

Signs projecting over private property shall not project more than six feet from the face of the building, nor beyond the minimum required building setback for the zone in which located. Such signs shall not exceed 15 square feet per face.

(b)

No sign may project over a public right-of-way in any district, except that signs eight feet or more above grade may project up to 48 inches from the face of the building but shall not be closer than two feet from the vertical plane of the curbline.

(Prior zoning regs., § 708; Code 1992, § 16-119; Ord. No. 1-1992, § 1)

(a)

No canopy sign shall project above the top of the canopy upon which it is mounted.

(b)

No canopy sign shall project from the face of a canopy.

(c)

Under-canopy signs which are perpendicular to the face of the building shall be deemed to be projecting wall signs.

(d)

Under-canopy signs which are parallel to the face of the building shall be a minimum of eight feet above grade and shall be deemed to be flush wall signs.

(Prior zoning regs., § 709; Code 1992, § 16-120; Ord. No. 1-1992, § 1)

(a)

No awning sign shall project above the top of the awning upon which it is mounted.

(b)

No awning sign shall project from the face of an awning.

(c)

Awnings on which awning signs are mounted may extend over a public right-of-way no more than six feet from the face of a supporting building but shall not be closer than two feet from the vertical plane of the curbline.

(d)

Awnings on which awning signs are mounted shall be at least eight feet above any public right-of-way, except that any valance attached to an awning may be only seven feet in height above a public right-of-way.

(Prior zoning regs., § 710; Code 1992, § 16-121; Ord. No. 1-1992, § 1)

The following rules shall apply with respect to signs in all districts under this chapter:

(1)

The erection, remodeling or alteration of any sign shall require a permit from the town clerk, except that no permit shall be required for the erection, remodeling or alteration of any sign regulated by section 16-112(1), (2) and (7).

(2)

All sign permit applications shall be accompanied by detailed drawings indicating the dimensions, location and engineering of the particular sign, and plot plans when applicable.

(3)

All exterior signs shall be permanent in nature, except for "for sale" or "for rent" signs and political signs, which shall not exceed six square feet and eight square feet respectively in a residential zone, and which shall not exceed 32 square feet in all other zones. No political sign shall be allowed on a lot in any zone for longer than 90 days in any 12-month period, and political signs shall be removed within two weeks following election day. Any person desiring a political sign to remain on a lot in any zone longer than 90 days may apply to the planning and zoning commissions for a variance to extend the 90-day time period. The commissions shall determine, based upon factors other than agreement or disagreement with the contents of the particular political sign, whether there is sufficient reason for an extension of time and the exact amount of time to be extended, taking into consideration the purpose for which the sign was erected, whether or not that purpose would still be served by allowing the sign to remain on the lot for an additional period of time, and the appropriate amount of time necessary to effectuate that purpose.

(4)

All signs which project above the fascia wall, portable signs, revolving and rotating signs, strings of light bulbs not permanently mounted on a rigid background used in connection with commercial premises for commercial purposes (other than traditional holiday decorations), posters and wind-driven signs (except banners and pennants) are prohibited in all zones.

(5)

Flashing, moving, blinking, chasing or other animation effects are prohibited on all signs, except a sign displaying time and temperature only.

(6)

Every electric sign shall have affixed thereon an approved testing agency label, and all wiring connected to such sign shall comply with all provisions of this Code relating to electrical installations.

(7)

Signs which identify businesses, goods or services no longer provided on the premises shall be removed within 90 days after such business ceases.

(8)

Banners, pennants, special event signs and/or wind-driven signs shall not be used in any zone. Any person who desires to make use of banners, pennants, special event signs and/or wind-driven signs in connection with a special event may apply to the town clerk for a specific permit, accompanied by the fee as required in section 16-201, to allow the use of such sign for a limited period of time not to exceed ten days. The town clerk shall grant such permit for the use of banners, pennants, special event signs and/or wind-driven signs in locations which the town clerk determines will not cause unreasonable annoyance or inconvenience to adjoining property owners or other persons in the area, and upon such conditions as the town clerk determines necessary to protect adjoining premises and the public. In the event any such permit is granted, the person applying for the permit shall remove the banners, pennants, special event signs and/or wind-driven signs erected pursuant thereto on or before the time the permit expires.

(9)

All signs shall be maintained in good structural condition at all times. All signs shall be kept neatly painted, including all metal parts and supports thereof that are not galvanized or of rust-resistant metals. The building inspector, or his or her authorized representative, shall inspect and shall have authority to order the painting, repair, alteration or removal of a sign which constitutes a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation or obsolescence.

(10)

Illuminated signs shall avoid concentration of illumination. The intensity of the light source shall not produce glare, the effect of which constitutes a traffic hazard, or is otherwise detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.

(11)

All existing signs with flashing, moving, blinking, chasing or other animation effects not in conformance with the provisions of this article and located on property annexed to the town after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this article shall be made so that such flashing, moving, blinking, chasing or other animation effects shall cease within 60 days after such annexation.

(Prior zoning regs., § 711; Code 1992, § 16-122; Ord. No. 1-1992, § 1; Ord. No. 15-2025, § 1, 6-24-2025)

(a)

Signs may be located on premises to which they do not relate, provided that such signs shall comply with all applicable requirements of this chapter.

(b)

Any nonconforming sign which has been damaged by fire, wind or other cause in excess of 50 percent of its original cost shall not be restored except in conformance with the provisions of this chapter

(Prior zoning regs., § 712; Code 1992, § 16-123; Ord. No. 1-1992, § 1; Ord. No. 15-2025, § 2, 6-24-2025)