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Explanation: This subsection is being deleted to allow for limited use of neon signs as specified under changes to Section 174-55E. D. Section 174-54B currently reads: One (1) bulletin or announcement board or identification sign for a permitted nonresidential building or use, not more than six (6) square feet in signboard area, is permitted. For churches, institutions, two (2) bulletin or announcement or identification signs are permitted on each building. Each church or institution sign be not more than ten(10)square feet in signboard area. No such sign shall be located nearer a street than one-half(1/2)the required front yard depth. I. By changing the first sentence of Section 174-54B to read: One (1) freestanding identification sign for a permitted nonresidential building or use, not more than six(6)square feet in signboard area,is permitted. Explanation: Bulletin board and announcement signs are used by the churches and other religious institutions to identify who is giving the sermon and other special activities. Such signs are covered under the next provision. By deleting this specification provides a nonresidential building or use to have a minimal size permanent freestanding sign. I. By inserting into the second and third sentences of Section 174-54B the words "synagogues" and "mosques"and changing these sentences to read: For churches,synagogues,mosques or institutions,one(1)bulletin or announcement or identification sign on each building and/or one (1) freestanding bulletin or announcement or identification sign is permitted. Each church,synagogue,mosque or institution building sign shall be governed by Section 174-55 B. Explanation: The addition of synagogues and mosques is to be inclusive of different religious faiths. Two building signs did not make sense, particularly after the change to the first sentence of Section 174-55B. These changes would allow these facilities the opportunity to have an announcement sign on the building and, particularly for those churches with larger building setbacks, the opportunity to have a traditional freestanding announcement sign. The change of building sign area to being governed by Section 174-55B (see changes.to that section) will provide signage that is based on the building/wall size, which is more reasonable. The requirements of freestanding signs would be addressed through the following changes: I. By changing the fourth sentence of Section 174-54B to read: Freestanding signs up to 10 square feet are allowed for those identified institutions and may not be placed closer than 5 feet from the property line or block a line of sight for pedestrian and traffic safety if so determined by the D.P.W. Director. Explanation: To allow and provide better opportunity to view signs and allow review by DPW director to apply traffic safety principles. This proposal would help preserve the natural environment of the property, e.g.do not have to clear cut to see such sign,which is only 6 square feet. E. Section 174-54D currently reads: One (1) "for sale" or"for rent" sign, not more than three (3) square feet in signboard area and advertising only the premises on which the sign is located,is permitted. I. By revising in Section 174-54D to read: One (1) "for sale" or "for rent" sign, not more than five (5) square feet in signboard area and advertising only the premises on which the sign is located,is permitted. Explanation: The industry standard real estate sign is five square feet. Therefore this change is suggested to have a reasonably enforceable By-law. F. Section 174-54E currently reads: One (1) real estate sign, not more than three (3) square feet in signboard area, is permitted. Such sign shall be removed forthwith upon the signing of a legally binding purchase and sales agreement or lease agreement. By changing the first sentence of Section 174-54E to read: One(1)real estate sign,not more than five(5)square feet in signboard area,is permitted.