Saint James City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XII
Additional Height And Area Regulations
Section 405.200 General.
[CC 1985 § 25-227; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966]
The district regulations hereinafter set forth in this Article qualify or supplement, as the case may be, the district regulations appearing elsewhere in this Chapter.
Section 405.210 Public Buildings.
[CC 1985 § 25-228; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966]
Public, semipublic, or public service buildings, hospitals, institutions, or schools, when permitted in a district, may be erected to a height not exceeding sixty (60) feet if the building is set back from each yard line at least one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of additional building height above the height limit otherwise provided in the district in which the building is located.
Section 405.220 Chimneys, Etc.
[CC 1985 § 25-229]
Chimneys, church steeples, cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, fire towers, monuments, stacks, stage towers, or scenery lofts, tanks, water towers, ornamental towers, spires, wireless towers, grain elevators, or necessary mechanical appurtenances, are exempt from the height regulations as contained herein.
Section 405.230 Accessory Buildings.
[CC 1985 § 25-230; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966; Ord. No. 1133, 10-9-2018]
A.
Accessory buildings structures, or uses may be built in a required rear yard, but such accessory buildings structures, or uses shall not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of a required rear yard in aggregate and shall not be nearer than two (2) feet to any rear lot line, except that when a garage is entered from an alley, it shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet to the alley line. If a garage is located closer than ten (10) feet to the main building, the garage shall be regarded as part of the main building for the purposes of determining side and rear yards. If an accessory building is located adjacent to the primary building or a garage located ten (10) feet or more from such primary building, that accessory building or garage shall be built flush or behind the primary building's front building line and retain the required side setbacks. No accessory building, structure, or use may be located in front of the required front setback or building line.
B.
No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the main building has been actually commenced, and no accessory building shall be used for dwelling purposes.
Section 405.240 Yard To Remain Open.
[CC 1985 § 25-231; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966]
Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky, unobstructed by any structure, except for the projection of sills, belt course, cornices, and ornaments, and features which are not to exceed twelve (12) inches.
Section 405.250 Basement Or Cellar.
[CC 1985 § 25-232; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966]
No basement or cellar shall be occupied for residential purposes until the remainder of the building has been substantially completed.
Section 405.260 Fire Escapes, Etc.
[CC 1985 § 25-233; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966]
Open-lattice enclosed fire escapes, fireproof outside stairways, and balconies opening upon fire towers, and the ordinary projections of chimneys and flues into the rear yard may be permitted by the Public Works Director and/or Code Enforcement Official for a distance of not more than three and one-half (3 1/2) feet and where the same are so placed as not to obstruct light and ventilation.
Section 405.270 Porch, Etc.
[CC 1985 § 25-234; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966]
A.
An open unenclosed porch or paved terrace may project into a front yard for a distance not exceeding ten (10) feet. An unenclosed vestibule containing not more than forty (40) square feet may project into a front yard for a distance not to exceed four (4) feet.
B.
Paved terraces, uncovered porches, platforms, and ornamental features which extend more than three (3) feet above the floor level of the ground story may project into a required yard, provided these projections be a distance of at least two (2) feet from the adjacent side lot line.
Section 405.280 Multiple-Dwelling Units.
[CC 1985 § 25-235; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966]
For the purpose of the side yard regulations, a two-family dwelling or a multiple dwelling shall be considered as one (1) building occupying one (1) lot.
Section 405.290 Multiple Buildings.
[CC 1985 § 25-236; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966]
A.
Where a lot or tract is used for farming or for a commercial or industrial purpose, more than one (1) main building may be located upon the lot or tract, but only when such buildings conform to all open space requirements around the lot for the district in which the lot or tract is located.
B.
In the event that a lot is to be occupied by a group of two (2) or more related buildings to be used for multiple-dwelling, institutional, motel or hotel purposes, there may be more than one (1) main building on the lot; provided, however, that the open spaces between buildings that are parallel or within forty-five degrees (45°) of being parallel shall have a minimum dimension of twenty (20) feet for one-story buildings, thirty (30) feet for two-story buildings and forty (40) feet for three- or four-story buildings.
Section 405.300 Open Space.
[CC 1985 § 25-237; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966]
Where an open space is more than fifty percent (50%) surrounded by a building, the minimum width of the open space shall be at least twenty (20) feet for one-story buildings, thirty (30) feet for two-story buildings, and forty (40) feet for three- or four-story buildings.
Section 405.310 Residential Units In Commercial Structures.
[CC 1985 § 25-238; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966]
No side yards are required where dwelling units are erected above commercial and industrial structures.
Section 405.320 Double Frontage.
[CC 1985 § 25-239; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966]
Where lots have double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets.
Section 405.330 Corner Lots.
[CC 1985 § 25-240; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966]
The required side yard on the street side of a corner lot shall be the same as the required front yard on such street, except that the building width shall not be reduced to less than thirty-two (32) feet, and no accessory building shall project beyond the required front yard on either street.
Section 405.340 Lot Of Record.
[CC 1985 § 25-241; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966]
Whenever a lot at the effective date of this Chapter has a width of less than sixty (60) feet, the side yards may be reduced to a width of not less than ten percent (10%) of the width of the lot, but in no instance shall it be less than five (5) feet.
Section 405.345 Special Yards Adjustment.
[CC 1985 § 25-242; Ord. No. 277 § 10, 11-7-1966]
A.
The front yards heretofore established shall be adjusted in the following cases:
1.
Where forty percent (40%) or more of the frontage on the same side of a street between two (2) intersecting streets is developed with two (2) or more buildings that have [with a variation of five (5) feet or less] a front yard greater in depth than herein required, new buildings shall not be erected closer to the street than the front yard so established by the existing building nearest the street line.
2.
Where forty percent (40%) or more of the frontage on one (1) side of a street between two (2) intersecting streets is developed with two (2) or more buildings that have a front yard of less depth than herein required, then:
a.
Where a building is to be erected on a parcel of land that is within one hundred (100) feet of existing buildings on both sides, the minimum front yard shall be a line drawn between the two (2) closest front corners of the adjacent building on each side; or
b.
Where a building is to be erected on a parcel of land that is within one hundred (100) feet of an existing building on one (1) side only, such building may be erected as close to the street as the existing adjacent building.
Section 405.350 Perimeter Fence Heights And Uses.
[CC 1985 § 25-243; Ord. No. 912, 3-3-2008]
A.
The following types of fences and heights are allowed as indicated:
Type Of Fence | Residential | Commercial* |
|---|---|---|
Chain link | 5 feet (maximum) | 10 feet (maximum) |
Metal*/vinyl/custom | 7 feet (maximum) | 10 feet (maximum) |
Wood | 7 feet (maximum) | 10 feet (maximum) |
*Note: Barbed wire can only be used on the top section of security fences in business and industrial districts (B1, B2, I1, I2). | ||
Section 405.355 Signage Regulations.
[CC 1985 § 25-244; Ord. No. 955, 7-6-2009; Ord. No. 23-1244, 9-11-2023]
A.
Sign Regulations. These regulations are intended to apply to all zoning districts. However, these regulations may not be pertinent to all uses and situations.
B. ABANDONED SIGN ADVERTISING SIGN ARCHITECTURAL CANOPY SIGN AUDIBLE SIGN AWNING, CANOPY OR MARQUEE SIGN BILLBOARD BUILDING SIGN BUSINESS SIGN CENTER IDENTIFICATION SIGN DESTINATION SIGN DIRECTIONAL SIGN DOUBLE-FACED SIGN ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SIGNS ELECTRONIC CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN (ECMS) FLASHING SIGN FREESTANDING SIGN FRONTAGIC GROUND MONUMENT (LOW PROFILE) SIGN ILLUMINATED SIGN MOVING SIGN NIT NUMERIC DISPLAY SIGNS OFF-PREMISES SIGN ON-PREMISES SIGN OPEN SIGN POLE SIGN PORTABLE SIGN PREMISES PROJECTING SIGN RESIDENTIAL SIGN ROOF SIGN SIGN AREA SIGN FACE SIGN SETBACK SIGN SURFACE STREET FACADE SUBDIVISION SIGN TEMPORARY SIGN VIDEO SIGN WALL SIGN WINDOW SIGN
Definitions. As used in this Section the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A sign, including sign face and supporting structure, which refers to a discontinued business, profession, commodity, service, or other activity or use formerly occupying the site; or which contains no sign copy on all sign faces for a continuous period of six (6) months.
A sign which directs attention to any product, activity, or service; provided, however, that such sign shall not be related to or make reference to the primary use, business activity, or service conducted on the premises.
An enclosed, illuminated (backlit awning) or non-illuminated structure that is attached to the wall of a building with the face of the sign approximately parallel to the wall and with the sign's area integrated into its surface.
Any sign that conveys either a written message supported by an audible noise including music, spoken message, and/or sounds to attract attention to the sign. Audible signs also include signs conveying only the audible noise including music, spoken message, and/or sounds to attract attention.
A sign that is mounted, painted, or attached to an awning, canopy, or marquee that is otherwise permitted by the Zoning Regulations.
A free-standing sign that identifies or communicates a commercial or non-commercial message related to an activity conducted, a service rendered, or a commodity sold at a location other than where the sign is located.
Any sign supported by, painted on or otherwise attached to any building or structure.
An on-site sign which identifies or directs attention to an object, product, place, activity, business, person or persons, service or interest situated on the same premises as such sign.
A sign which identifies a building or group of commercial buildings in single ownership or control, sharing parking and access.
A sign used to inform and direct the public to important public places and buildings, landmarks, and historical sites in the most simple, direct, and concise manner possible.
A sign which serves only to designate the location or direction of any area or place.
A sign consisting of no more than two (2) parallel or near parallel faces supported by a single structure. The angle created by the two (2) faces of a double-faced sign shall not exceed fifteen degrees (15°).
On-premises signs which use an array of electronically illuminated lights, generally controlled by a computer or other electronic programming device, to display information or supporting graphics. Information may include news, events or information about businesses or attractions.
An outdoor advertising sign that changes the message, advertisement, or copy on the sign face by electronic or mechanical device or process, either automated or remote, regardless of the process used. Blinking, flashing, rotating, revolving, spinning, fluttering lighting or animation is not allowed. Transition between messages is permitted, but such transitions may only fade, scroll, travel or reveal.
A sign designed to give an electrical light flash intermittently or a revolving beacon light.
Any sign supported by uprights or braces placed on or in the ground, which is used principally for advertising or identification purposes and is not supported by any building.
The length of a property line of anyone premises abutting and parallel to a public street, road, highway, or court.
A sign mounted directly to the ground with a maximum height not to exceed ten (10) feet.
A sign illuminated in any manner by an artificial light source.
A sign which conveys its message through rotating, changing or animated elements.
A unit of luminous intensity equal to one (1) candela per square meter (1 cd/m2).
On-premise signs which display numeric information only. Typical examples include time and temperature displays and fuel price displays. The numeric information may be changed electronically or manually.
A sign, display, or device advertising activity conducted somewhere other than the site where the sign is located. This definition may also include the definition of billboard when the advertising message is off premises.
A sign, display, or device advertising activities conducted on the property on which such sign is located. This definition may also include billboards used for on-premises advertising.
A sign attached to or hung from a marquee, canopy, or other covered structure, projecting from and supported by the building and extending beyond the building wall, building line, or street lot line.
An on-premises sign built on a freestanding frames mast, or pole(s) with a clearance of greater than three (3) feet.
A sign, usually of a temporary nature, not securely anchored to the ground or to a building or structure and which obtains some or all of its structural stability with respect to wind or other normally applied forces by means of its geometry or character.
A tract of one (1) or more lots or sites which are contiguous and under common ownership or control.
A sign suspended from or attached to a building and extending outward therefrom.
A small detached or attached sign located on residential premises, conveying a message communicated by the owner of the property.
A sign identifying the name of a business, enterprise, or the product sold on the premises and erected on the roof of the building.
The entire area including the background of a sign on which copy can be placed but not including the minimal supporting framework or bracing. The area of individually painted letter signs, individual letter signs or directly or indirectly illuminated individual letter signs, shall be calculated on the basis of the smallest geometric figure that will enclose the entire copy area of the sign. Any such calculation shall include the areas between the letters and lines, as well as the areas of any devices, illuminated or non-illuminated.
The surface of the sign upon, against, or through which the message of the sign is exhibited.
The horizontal distance from the property line to the nearest projection of the existing or proposed sign.
The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing all elements of a sign which are intended to be part of the visual image of the sign.
Any separate external face of a building, including parapet walls and omitted wall lines, oriented to and facing a public street, road, highway or court (excluding alleys). Separate faces oriented in the same direction or within forty-five degrees (45°) of one another are considered a part of the same street facade.
A sign erected on a subdivision identification lot which identifies the platted subdivision where the sign is located.
A sign constructed of cloth, fabric, or other material with or without a structural frame intended for a limited period of display, including displays for holidays or public demonstrations. Temporary signs shall include portable signs as defined in this Section.
Any on-premises or off-premises sign that conveys either a commercial or non-commercial message, including a business or organization name, through means of a television or other video screen.
A sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the wall of the building and not projecting more than twelve (12) inches from the face of the building wall and not extending above the parapet or eave of the building.
A sign painted, stenciled, or affixed on a window, which is visible from a right-of-way.
C.
General.
1.
All signs and sign structures shall be kept in good repair and in proper state of presentation. Signs which are abandoned shall be removed within thirty (30) days following abandonment and restored to a condition free from refuse and rubbish.
2.
Any sign, by definition, shall be a structure, no land, building, or structure shall be used for sign purposes except in conformance with these regulations including any applicable zoning district.
3.
No sign shall be erected, enlarged, or otherwise modified until a zoning permit for same has been issued except as specified in this Section.
4.
No flashing, animated, electronic information, changeable information, lien for time, date, temperature, or weather signs are allowed unless it is first determined by the Zoning Administrator that the sign will in no way create a traffic hazard or confusion with traffic lights or with lighted emergency vehicles.
5.
If any non-conforming sign is damaged and the damage exceeds two-thirds (2/3) of its replacement value, it shall not be rebuilt; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall prevent maintenance of non-conforming signs.
6.
Signs located within the Neighborhood Residential District shall be based on the use of the lot/property or of the structure, whichever applies.
D.
Standard Of Measurement.
1.
The total area of all signs permitted on a lot shall include:
a.
Sign area includes the entire area within the perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of the sign, excluding any structure essential for support or service of the sign, or architectural elements of the building,
b.
The area of a double-faced sign is calculated on the largest face only.
c.
The sign area for ground signs, monument signs, and architectural sign bands is calculated as the area enclosing the extreme limits of the copy only.
d.
In the case of individual letters mounted to a wall, the area of the extreme limits of the copy is considered to be the sign area.
2.
The height of a sign is measured from the average grade level below the sign to the topmost point of the sign or sign structure.
3.
The setback of a sign is measured from the property line to the line projected to the ground plane of the nearest portion of the sign.
4.
The maximum permitted sign area for a premise is set forth as a numerical limit or as a function of the frontage of the premises on a street or private way. For properties with frontage on more than one (1) public street or private street (excluding alleys), the total frontage shall be calculated as the longest frontage plus one-half (1/2) the length of all additional frontages. A premise with a lawful billboard shall not include the area of the billboard in the maximum sign area for the premise.
E.
Signs And Regulations For Commercial, Business, Elevator And Industrial Districts.
1.
Business. No more than three (3) business signs shall be permitted on any lot in a commercial, business, elevator or industrial zoning district, except that when the principal business building is located on a corner lot and has vehicular entrances to both streets/roads or when the principal business building has public entrances to both a front and rear of the building, one (1) additional sign shall be permitted.
2.
Wall. The maximum sign face area for wall mounted business signs shall be limited to twenty percent (20%) of the area of the building facade which faces a public street or road up to a maximum three hundred (300) square feet. Such signs shall be limited to one (1) wall sign per street frontage.
3.
Billboard. Billboards, signboards, and other similar advertising signs subject to the same height and location requirements as other structures in the district and also subject to the following conditions and restrictions.
a.
No billboard, signboard, or similar advertising signs shall be located at intersections so as to obstruct vision, hearing, or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular safety. No billboard shall be located within two hundred fifty (250) feet from the right-of-way line of any road intersection measured in any direction from the right-of-way line provided this restriction shall not apply to the intersection of frontage roads with State highways.
b.
No billboard, signboard, or similar advertising signs shall be located within three hundred (300) feet of any lot in a residential district.
c.
Billboards may be single or double faced but no billboard shall have more than one (1) face per side of the structure and the sign face shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet in area. Double-stack billboards are prohibited.
d.
No billboard, signboard, or similar advertising shall be so constructed or located where it will unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjoining property and not within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of another billboard.
e.
Each billboard shall be setback at least fifty (50) feet from the street/road right-of-way line.
f.
There shall be no more than two (2) billboards per mile, measured from section line to section line regardless of which side of the roadway the billboards are located.
g.
No billboard shall be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of the property line of a school, church, hospital, day care facility, cemetery, public building, park or playground, or National Register site.
h.
No billboard shall be erected or maintained upon or immediately above the roof of any building.
i.
Billboards shall have a monopole or pedestal support.
j.
No billboard shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height measured from the average grade of the surrounding area to the highest point of the billboard.
k.
Lighting on any billboard shall be shielded to light the sign face only. Light trespass from the sign face is prohibited.
l.
Attention attracting devices are prohibited except for lighted message signs displaying time, date, temperature or weather or alert information. Lighted message sign displaying other information or advertising shall be prohibited.
m.
Any billboard structure existing as of the effective date of this Section may be restored at its current location provided that any restored billboard shall not exceed the size, height, and other limits of the existing structure. Any billboard existing as of the effective date of this Section may be replaced at the same location, provided such requirements in Subsections (E)(3)(c) and (h) through (l) herein are met.
n.
Any billboard that is allowed to deteriorate to the point of being a public nuisance or a threat to the public safety, health or welfare because it has become so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, structurally unsafe or of such unstable condition that partial or complete collapse is possible, shall be caused to be removed. The owner shall remove the billboard and structure within thirty (30) days of receiving notice that the City has declared the billboard a public nuisance or dangerous structure. Failure to remove such sign and structure shall be considered a violation to these regulations and punishable as such.
4.
Low Profile Or Ground Monument. Ground signs at ten (10) feet from any lot line or right-of-way line with a maximum height of ten (10) feet. Ground signs shall not exceed three hundred (300) square feet per sign face.
5.
Projecting Or Pole. One (1) free standing or projecting sign for each enterprise on the premises of not more than fifty (50) square feet per sign face, at a setback of at least ten (10) feet from any lot line or right-of-way line, and not exceed the maximum height of forty-five feet (45) feet from the established grade level, the lowest horizontal projecting feature of any post of pole mounted sign shall be eight (8) feet above the established grade level,
6.
Subdivision. Not more than one (1) sign per entrance into the subdivision. No sign shall be greater than fifty (50) square feet in size and shall not be higher than forty-two (42) inches in height. All signs shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from any right-of-way line unless a greater set back is required to maintain street intersection visibility.
7.
Canopy And Awning Signs. Canopy and awning signs shall be no closer than eighty (80) inches from the bottom edge of the sign to grade below and shall not extend more than nine (9) feet from the building facade to which they are mounted. Such signs shall count towards wall sign area.
8.
Electronic Information And Changeable Message Signs. One (1) per premises and not exceeding two hundred (200) square feet in area. Such signs shall be classified as either a monument, ground, wall mount or pole sign and constructed accordingly and shall not be programmed in a way that suggests or resembles a traffic control device. Electronic information signs shall be programmed in a way that no sign shall flash, or blink and the image, message or lighting pattern shall hold for a minimum of four (4) seconds, however, full animation video is allowable provided such video does not flash or blink. The surface/face illumination of any sign shall not exceed one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) Nits after dusk or seven thousand five hundred (7,500) Nits during daylight hours. Such illuminated sign shall be equipped with a sensor and/or timer or other device to automatically adjust the day/night light intensity levels in accordance with the standard set herein.
F.
Signs And Regulations For Agriculture And Residential Districts.
1.
Residential Signs. Limited to one (1) sign per premises, which exceeds four (4) square feet and shall not be illuminated, either directly or indirectly.
2.
Civic Uses. Permitted or conditional uses in the agricultural and residential districts shall be limited to a total of two (2) ground, pole or monument signs per frontage.
3.
Non-Residential; Non-Civic Uses. Two (2) non-illuminated ground, pole or monument signs are permitted for any permitted use in the agriculture district with each sign limited to fifty (50) square feet and a maximum height of ten (10) feet.
4.
Wall. The maximum sign face area for wall mounted business signs in a commercial or industrial zoning district shall be limited to ten percent (10%) of the area of the building facade which faces a public street or road up to a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet in these districts. Such signs shall be limited to one (1) wall sign per street frontage.
5.
Low Profile Or Ground Monument. Ground signs shall be at least ten (10) feet from any lot line or right-of-way line with a maximum height of ten (10) feet in these districts. Ground signs shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet per sign face.
6.
Projecting Or Pole. One (1) freestanding or projecting sign shall be allowed for each enterprise on the premises in these districts of not more than fifty (50) square feet per sign face in agriculture districts and of not more than thirty-five (35) square feet in residential districts, at a setback of at least ten (10) feet from any lot line or right-of-way line, and not to exceed the maximum height of twenty-five (25) feet in agriculture districts and twelve (12) feet in residential districts from the established grade level. The lowest horizontal projecting feature of any post or pole mounted sign shall be eight (8) feet above the established grade level.
7.
Subdivision. Not more than one (1) sign per entrance into the subdivision. No sign shall be greater than fifty (50) square feet in size and shall not be higher than forty-two (42) inches in height. All signs shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from any right-of-way line unless a greater set back is required to maintain street intersection visibility,
8.
Canopy And Awning Signs. Canopy and awning signs shall be no closer than eighty (80) inches from the bottom edge of the sign to grade below and shall not extend more than nine (9) feet from the building facade to which they are mounted. Such signs shall count towards wall sign area.
9.
Electronic Information And Changeable Message Signs. One (1) per premise and not exceeding fifty (50) square feet in area. Such signs shall be classified as either a monument, ground or pole sign and constructed accordingly and shall not be programmed in a way that suggests or resembles a traffic control device. Electronic information signs shall be programmed in a way that no sign shall flash, or blink and the image, message or lighting pattern shall hold for minimum of four (4) seconds, however, full animation video is allowable provided such video does not flash or blink. The surface/face illumination of any sign shall not exceed one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) Nits after dusk or seven thousand five hundred (7,500) Nits during daylight hours. Such illuminated sign shall be equipped with a sensor and/or timer or other device to automatically adjust the day/night light intensity levels in accordance with the standard set herein.
G.
Exemptions. The following sign shall be exempt from these regulations so long as they are located outside of the public right-of-way.
1.
Real Estate for "Sale" signs not exceeding six (6) square feet in residential districts and thirty-two (32) square feet if agriculture, commercial and industrial districts provided such signs are removed within seven (7) days after the disposition of the premises. In no case shall these signs obstruct the visibility at any intersection or driveway. Limited to two (2) per lot.
2.
Construction signs, non-illuminated signs, not to exceed fifty (50) square feet in total shall be permitted per frontage and such signs shall be removed within one (1) week following completion of construction.
3.
Election signs not exceeding three (3) feet in height or width shall be exempt so long as they do not interfere with the safety and well-being of the public.
4.
Public signs.
5.
Integral signs include signs for churches, names and addresses of buildings, dates of erection, and other permanent signs constructed and made as an integral part of the structure in which they are attached.
6.
Nameplates not exceeding two (2) square feet per dwelling.
7.
Signs are located inside buildings and structures.
8.
Residential signs under four (4) square feet in size.
9.
Directional signs provided they do not exceed six (6) square feet and/or three (3) feet in maximum height.
10.
Hand-held signs.
11.
Temporary signs under fifty (50) square feet and not more than two (2) per lot for a maximum period of ninety (90) days.
H.
Sign Permits And Approval. All signs shall require a zoning permit from the Zoning Administrator prior to installing any new sign unless otherwise exempted. All signs located adjacent to controlled highways must meet the Missouri Department of Roads Outdoor Advertising Rules and Regulations as well as any applicable County regulations.