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�Y,.gWging the first sentence of Section 174-54B Explanation: There are only a few nonresidential uses in residentially zoned districts. As these changes will "i ' ding signs up to 10 square feet are allowed provide that the only type of light allowed on residen- 1 identified institutions and may not be tial property is of the external type, do not want to r Biose exclude nonresidential uses from having these forms closer than 5 feet from the property line or P� "aline of sight for pedestrian and traffic safe- of lighting, so long as they meet conditions. b� If determined by the D.P.W.Director. H. Section 174-51H currently reads: Subdivisions. 1 _ ow Ma - ns andallowreview byrovide DPW director o (0 20) squarefeetsmay be permitted fore each entry to a whew sig .Pply Traffic safe natuty ral environment oThis rf the property oposal would subdivision from a public way. bdpp I.By changing Section 174-54H to read as follows: II,I es; not have to clear cut to see such sign, which is One identification sign not to exceed six (� square Aly 6 square feet. feet per entrance to subdivision. Except for subdi- g Section 174-51D currently reads: One(1)"for sale" visions with over 20 lots,one sign per entrance not l. I oi;"for, rent sign, not more than three (3) square feet to exceed 20 square feet in sign area. For such sub- ousignboard arca and advertising only the premises on divisions,two single face signs will be allowed,one asicbthe sign is located, r permitted. for each side of the entrance, so long as the total signage does not exceed twenty (20) square feet. j gyrevising in Section 174-54D to read: poe(1)"for sale"or"for rent"sign,not more than Explanation: To allow larger subdivisions to have a tpgar,(5)square feet in signboard area and adtis- single-face sign on each comer of the entrance. These only the premises on which the sign is located, signs would be smaller and can add to the enhance- ispermitted. ment of the entrance.For smaller subdivisions a small ensign would be more appropriate. Explanation: The industry standard real estate sign is five.square feet.Therefore this change is suggested to H. By adding a new subsection J to Section 174-54: bave a reasonably enforceable By-law. J. Condominium and Apartment Complexes. One identification sign not to exceed six (6) square feet F.Section 174-54E currently reads: One(1)real estate per entrance to apartment and condo complexes. sign, not more than three (3) square feet in signboard Except for complexes over 20 units, one sign per arm is permitted. Such sign shall be removed forth- entrance not to exceed 20 square feet in sign area. with upon the.signing of a legally binding purchase For such complexes, two single face signs will be and sales agreement or lease agreement. allowed, one for each side of the entrance, so long I.Bychanging the first sentence of Section 174.54E to as the total signage does not exceed twenty (20) read: square feet. ' One (1) real estate sign, not more than five (5) Explanation: To provide the legal application of square feet in signboard area,is permitted. entrance signs to apartment and condominium com- Explanation: Same reason as above. plexes.The size requirements are the same as for sub- G.Section 174-51G curtently reads: In residential dis- divisions as discussed above. tricts,all sign or advertising devices shall be stationary I. Section 174-55A currently reads: There shall be no and shall not contain any visible moving or movable temporary or permanent special proMotion signs, pans. No sign or advertising device in such districts banners, streamers or placards erected, suspended, shall be of neon, neon-type or illuminated tube type. posted or affixed in any manner outdoors or on the Lighting 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 perm(from the Building Inspector. l ing), and shall be so placed or hooded as to prevent I. By changing Section 174-55A to read as follows: direct light from shining onto any street or adjacent Temporary special event sign(s) and decoration(s) j ,I property. No sign or advertising device shall be illu- per premises as allowed by permit from the Build- ; minted aftei 11:00 p.m., except as permitted by the ing Inspector for special events,grand openings,or Board of Selectmen, upon application to it for a per- holidays. Such signs and decorations may be erect- mit,citing reasons for the exceptions. ed 7 days prior to a special event or holiday and 1. By changing the second sentence of Section 174- shall be removed 24 hours following the event or 54G and inserting a third sentence as follows:No sign holiday. For grand openings, such signs may be or advertising device on residential property shall used for no more than 7 days. This excludes those fbe of neon, neon-type or illuminated tube type. signs which need Board of Selectmen approval. p Signs on residential property shall be externally.lit. 69 �A