Union Township City Zoning Code
§ 30-8.25
All Districts.
[Ord. No. 2007-9, § 1]
The regulations in this section apply in every zoning district, except where otherwise specified or indicated. Sign permits are not required for signs and sign-types described and identified in this section.
a.
Street Address Signs. For each parcel, residence or business, one street address sign may be displayed. For each residence, the street address sign shall not exceed two square feet in sign area unless required by applicable law. For each business or parcel in nonresidential use, the street address sign shall not exceed six square feet in sign area unless required by applicable law.
b.
Nameplate or Occupant Identification Signs. For each residence, business or other occupancy, one nameplate sign may be displayed. For residences the nameplate or occupant identification signs shall not exceed two square feet in sign area. For any nonresidential use, the nameplate or occupant identification sign shall not exceed six square feet in sign area.
c.
Noncommercial On-site Directional Signs. Noncommercial on-site directional signs, not exceeding four square feet in sign area, shall be allowed on each parcel.
d.
Noncommercial On-site Parking Space Signs. Noncommercial on-site parking space number signs, not exceeding one square foot of sign face per sign, shall be allowed on each parcel in noncommercial use having multiple parking spaces on-site. One such sign shall be allowed for each parking space.
e.
Free Expression Signs. For each parcel, one free expression sign not exceeding three square feet in size (sign area) may be displayed. The free expression sign may be displayed as an attached sign or as a freestanding sign; if displayed as a freestanding sign, the freestanding sign shall not exceed three feet in height. A free expression sign is in addition to any other sign permitted under this section and is permitted in any zoning district. Only one such sign shall be permitted on each parcel.
f.
Election Signs. For each parcel, one election sign for each candidate and each issue may be displayed. An election sign may be displayed as an attached sign or as a freestanding sign. The election sign shall not exceed three square feet in size (sign area); and, if the election sign is displayed as a freestanding sign on the parcel, the election sign shall not exceed three feet in height. An election sign shall be removed within seven calendar days following the election to which it pertains.
g.
Flagpoles. One flagpole is allowed for each parcel, except parcels greater than 1/2 acre in size shall be allowed up to three flagpoles. Flagpoles in residential districts shall not exceed 25 feet in height, and flagpoles in nonresidential districts shall not exceed 35 feet in height.
h.
Flags. For each detached dwelling unit in a residential district, two flags not greater than 24 square feet in sign area (each) may be displayed. For each parcel in a multi-family residential district and in a nonresidential district, three flags not greater than 48 square feet in sign area (each) may be displayed.
i.
Warning Signs and Safety Signs. Warning signs and safety signs, not exceeding four square feet in size (sign area), shall be allowed in all districts.
j.
Temporary Construction Signs. One temporary construction sign shall be allowed on each parcel. Temporary construction signs shall not exceed six square feet in size (sign area).
k.
Temporary Real Estate Signs — Generally.
1.
Number. For each parcel, one temporary real estate sign may be displayed on each parcel of land or part thereof that is for sale, lease, or rent; however, when more than one dwelling unit or nonresidential space on a parcel of land is for sale, lease, or rent, there may be one real estate sign for each such unit or space. For a parcel with dual street frontage, such parcels may have one additional temporary real estate sign per frontage.
2.
Size and Height. Temporary real estate signs shall not exceed six square feet in size (area) and three feet in height for a property two acres or less in size, and shall not exceed 15 square feet in size (area) and four feet in height for a property greater than two acres in size.
3.
Duration. Temporary real estate signs shall be removed within seven days following the closing or settlement of a sale, lease or rental of the real estate that was offered for sale, lease, or rent.
l.
Temporary Garage-Yard Sale Signs. For each parcel with a lawful residential use, one temporary garage-yard sale sign may be displayed. A temporary garage-yard sale sign shall not exceed three square feet in size and three feet in height. A temporary garage-yard sale sign may not be displayed for a period longer than three days twice a year.
m.
Temporary Window Signs. For each parcel, one or more temporary window signs may be displayed. On parcels that are in residential use, the temporary window sign(s) shall not exceed an aggregate of three square feet in sign area. On parcels that are in nonresidential use, the temporary window sign(s) shall not exceed an aggregate of 24 square feet in sign area. Temporary window signs shall not cover more than 25% of any window surface.
n.
Temporary Future Development Signs. A temporary future development sign shall be allowed in new subdivisions, subject to the following limitations.
1.
Number. No more than one such sign shall be allowed upon any property held in single and separate ownership, unless the property fronts upon more than one public street, in which event one sign may be erected on each street frontage.
2.
Size. For a subdivision containing less than 10 lots, the temporary future development sign shall not exceed 24 square feet in sign area. For a subdivision containing 10 lots or more, the temporary future development sign shall not exceed 35 square feet in sign area.
3.
Height. A temporary future development sign shall not exceed six feet in height.
4.
Duration. Temporary future development signs shall be removed within seven days after the last dwelling has been initially occupied.
o.
Temporary Special Event Signs. Temporary special event signs as approved by the Zoning Officer as meeting the following content-neutral criteria: (a) the signs are temporary signs for a limited time and frequency, (b) the signs are for a special event as defined herein (see "special event sign"), (c) the temporary signs will not exceed three square feet in size (area) and three feet in height, (d) the temporary signs will not conceal or obstruct adjacent land uses or signs, (e) the temporary signs will not conflict with the principal permitted use of the site or adjoining sites, (f) the temporary signs will not interfere with, obstruct the vision of or distract motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians, (g) the temporary signs will be installed and maintained in a safe manner, and (h) the display of temporary signs for a special event shall not begin any earlier than one week before the event and shall be removed within two business days after the event. Consistent with § 30-8.11, approval or disapproval shall not be based on the content of the message contained (i.e., the viewpoint expressed) on such signs. The Zoning Officer shall render a decision within 10 days after an application is made for such signs. Such a decision shall be deemed an administrative interpretation and any person adversely affected has the right to appeal the decision to the Board of Adjustment.
