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f By changing the first sentence of Section 174-54B Explanation: There are only a few nonresidential uses read: in residentially zoned districts. As these changes will standing signs up to 10 square feet are allowed provide that the only type of light allowed on residen- r those identified institutions and may not be tial property is of the external type, do not want to laced closer than 5 feet from the property line or exclude nonresidential uses from having these forms lock a line of sight for pedestrian and traffic safe- of lighting, so long as they meet conditions. if so determined by the D.P.W.Director. H. Section 174-51H currently, reads: Subdivisions. planation: To allow and provide better opportunity One (1) subdivision name sign, not to exceed twenty view signs and allow review by DPW director to (20) square feet, may be permitted for each entry to a ply traffic safety principles. This proposal would subdivision from a public way. elp preserve the natural environment of the property, 1. By changing Section 174-54H to read as follows: B do not have to clear cut to see such sign, which is One identification sign not to exceed six (6) square i �y 6 square feet. feet per entrance to subdivision. Except for subdi- Section 174-51D currently reads: One(1)"for sale" visions with over 20 lots,one sign per entrance not r"for rent" sign, not more than three (3) square feet to exceed 20 square feet in sign area. For such sub- signboard area and advertising only the premises on divisions, two single face signs will be allowed, one such the sign is located, is permitted. for each side of the entrance, so long as the total By revising in Section 174-54D to read: signage does not exceed twenty (20) square feet. ne(1)"for sale"or"for rent"sign,not more than Explanation: To allow larger subdivisions to have a e(S)square feet in signboard area and advertis- single-face sign on each corner of the entrance. These g only the premises on which the sign is located, signs would be smaller and can add to the enhance- permitted. ment of the entrance.For smaller subdivisions a small- planation: The industry standard real estate sign is er sign would be more appropriate. ve square feet. Therefore this change is suggested to II. By adding a new subsection J to Section 174-54: ave a reasonably enforceable By-law. J. Condominium and Apartment Complexes. One Section 174-54E currently reads: One(1)real estate identification sign not to exceed six (6) square feet ip,not more than three (3) square feet in signboard per entrance to apartment and condo complexes. Except for complexes over 20 units, one sign per ea,is permitted. Such sign shall be removed forth- ientrance not to exceed 20 square feet in sign area. th upon the signing of a legally binding purchase d sales agreement or lease agreement. For such complexes, two single face signs will be allowed, one for each side of the entrance, so long By changing the first sentence of Section 174-54E to as the total signage does not exceed twenty (20) ad: square feet. ne (1) real estate sign, not more than five (5) Explanation: To provide the legal application of uare feet in signboard area,is permitted. entrance signs to apartment and condominium com- xplanation: Same reason as above. plexes.The size requirements are the same as for sub- Section 174-51G currently reads:In residential dis- divisions as discussed above. cts,all sign or advertising devices shall be stationary I. Section 174-55A currently reads: There shall be no d shall not contain any visible moving or movable temporary or permanent special proMotion signs, arts.No sign or advertising device in such districts banners, streamers or placards erected, suspended, hall be of neon, neon-type or illuminated tube type. posted or affixed in any manner outdoors or on the ighting or any sign or advertising device shall be exterior or any building except for public purposes, continuous (not intermittent nor flashing nor chang- except by permit from the Building Inspector. g),and shall be so placed or hooded as to prevent I. By changing Section 174-55A to read as follows: I direct light from shining onto any street or adjacent Temporary special event sign(s) and decoration(s) ioperty. No sign or advertising device shall be illu- per premises as allowed by permit from the Build- inated after 11:00 p.m., except as permitted by the ing Inspector for special events,grand openings,or t,c of Selectmen, upon application to it for aper- holidays.Such signs and decorations may be erect- ed 7 days prior to a special event or holiday and I By changing the second sentence of Section 174- shall be removed 24 hours following the event or 54G and insertinga third sentence as follows:No sin holiday. For grand openings, such signs may be or advertisingevice on residentialro ert shall used for no more than 7 days. This excludes those k of neon neon-type or illuminated tube type. g . si ns which need Board of Selectmen approval. Signs on residential property shall be externally lit.t. 69