§ 240-63. Signs in residential districts.

In residential districts, only the following signs are permitted:

A. 

One sign displaying the street number and identifying the premises not to exceed two square feet in area. The street number must be approved by the Engineering Department in conformance with the Town's regulations governing numbering of buildings.

B. 

One sign no larger than four square feet in area shall be allowed which displays the name of the house or the name of the family residing therein.

C. 

One sign not to exceed two square feet in area shall be permitted for a professional office or home occupation for which a special permit or variance has been granted by the Board of Appeals.

D. 

One temporary sign not to exceed four square feet in area advertising property for sale, lease or rent. Such signs must be removed within 10 days of transfer of title or signing of lease or rental agreement.

E. 

Where a legal nonconforming business exists within a residential district, one sign may be permitted by the Building Commissioner if it is determined that the appearance, placement, size and lighting of the proposed sign will not be detrimental to the residential character or visual quality of the area. In no instance shall such signs exceed eight feet in height or eight square feet in area.

F. 

Permits may be posted at construction sites as required by state or Town regulations, except that in no instance shall they be attached to trees or utility poles.

G. 

One identification sign not to exceed 12 square feet in area may be permitted at any public entrance to a subdivision or multifamily development.

H. 

Illuminated signs within residential zones require the approval of the Building Commissioner, and may be permitted if the applicant can demonstrate that the proposed illumination will not intrude upon adjacent residential areas, will not be illuminated except during actual hours of business, and will not cause traffic hazards.

I. 

One identifying sign for lodging houses, bed-and-breakfast or similar identification not to exceed four square feet in area.

Amended 2-20-1997