(Ord. passed 7-1-1980; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)

   (A)    The regulations contained in this section shall apply to all districts.

   (B)   No sign of any type shall be erected, printed, repainted, posted, reposted, placed, replaced, or hung in any district, except in compliance with these regulations.

   (C)   All signs shall be subject to the height restrictions pertaining to the district in which said signs are located.

   (D)   Illuminated signs and other sources of illumination shall be subject to the provisions of G.S. §§ 136-32.1 and 136-32.2.

   (E)   No illuminated sign shall be so designed or placed that direct or reflected light or glare constitutes a hazard or annoyance to motorists, pedestrians, or occupants of abutting property.

   (F)   No sign shall be permitted which duplicates or simulates, whether by design, shape, color or otherwise, any traffic regulatory sign or other sign placed by a governmental agency in the interest of public health safety or welfare.

   (G)   No permanent advertising signs of any nature, except signs erected for orderly traffic control, signs marking sites of historical interest and signs for other public purposes shall be permitted within any public right-of-way.

   (H)   Signs identifying business establishments no longer in existence, products no longer being sold, and services no longer being rendered shall be removed from the premises within 180 days from the date of termination of such activities.

   (I)   For the purposes of this chapter, the square feet area of any sign shall be measured to include the entire sign, including lattice work, frame, border molding, fencing, display area or wall work incidental to its decoration. Where a sign consists of letters, figures or other devices individually mounted on a wall or other surface, the sign area shall be the same as the smallest circle or rectangle that can be inscribed around such devices.

   (J)   No sign shall be erected, repaired, or repainted by any person until a permit for same has been issued by the Zoning Administrator and an initial permit fee of $10 paid. However, no permit shall be required for the type of signs listed in § 151.122.

(Ord. passed 7-1-1980; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)

   (A)    Signs erected by a governmental agency to regulate, control or direct vehicular or pedestrian traffic, including signs indicating bus stops, taxi stands and similar transportation facilities. Such signs may be illuminated, flashing or moving as required for the public safety;

   (B)   Signs required by law;

   (C)   Signs which warn of hazards to life and limb, such as high voltage electrical equipment, explosives and the like. Such signs may be illuminated;

   (D)   "No Trespassing" and other incidental signs, not exceeding four square feet in area and not illuminated;

   (E)   Signs erected by a governmental agency which convey information regarding a public service or the location of a public facility. Such signs may be illuminated;

   (F)   Temporary real estate signs advertising a specific property for sale, lease, rent or development, located on said property; provided that, such signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in area, and not be illuminated. Such signs shall not be placed nearer to the front property line than five feet;

   (G)   Permanent subdivision identification signs, not exceeding 32 square feet in area, indirectly illuminated or not illuminated;

   (H)   Church, institutional, and public building bulletin boards and identification signs, not exceeding 25 square feet in area. One per each street front, plus one per each building on premises. Non-flashing illumination is permitted;

   (I)   Signs identifying the name or location of a church, even though such signs may be remote from the location of the church; provided that, such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area and provided that no such sign shall be illuminated or contain moving parts;

   (J)   Temporary advertising signs, such as used prior to election and to advertise yard sales. Such signs shall be removed within 90 days of their erection;

   (K)   Signs advertising agricultural products produced on the premises not exceeding 16 square feet in area and not illuminated; and

   (L)   Signs identifying home occupations or offices located in the residence of the practitioner. One per lot not exceeding six square feet in area.

(Ord. passed 7-1-1980; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)

   (A)   In addition to the above listed signs, the following signs are permitted and regulations apply to the B-l District. It is the intent of the town to maintain the high quality of this district by regulating their appearance. Signs in these areas shall be constructed to conform with the character of the district in which they are located.

   (B)   The height of any ground sign shall not exceed 12 feet.

   (C)   Signs may be illuminated but shall contain no moving parts.

   (D)   Principal use signs are permitted as follows:

      (1)   Not more than one ground sign shall be permitted per principal use. No ground sign shall exceed 50 square feet in area. No ground sign shall be located less than ten feet from any public right-of-way.

      (2)   Marquee signs, projecting signs and suspended signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area per side. No part of such sign shall be less than eight feet above the ground or other surface which it overhangs and shall extend nearer than two feet to the curb line of any street.

      (3)   No wall sign shall be larger than 15% of the exterior building wall upon which it is mounted, provided that no exterior building wall shall display more than 30 square feet of sign area. No part of such sign shall extend more than 18 inches from the wall.

(Ord. passed 7-1-1980; Ord. passed 11-29-1985; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)   Penalty, see § 151.999

    In addition to the above listed signs, the following signs are permitted and regulations apply to the HB and I-1 Districts.

(Ord. passed 7-1-1980; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)   Penalty, see § 151.999