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onresidential uses lanation: There are y a few n IllBy changing the first sentence of Section 174-54B inxresident ally zoned districts.cts. As these changes will to read: to 10 square feet are allowed provide that the only type of light allowed on residen- Freestandingsigns up al type, do not want to for those identified institutionsfrom the and property line or exclude nonresidential uses nfrom having these forms placed closer than 5 feet 1? block a line of sight for pedestrian and traffic safe- of fighting, so long as they meet conditions. t ty if so determined by the D.P.W.Director. H. Section 174-51H currently reads: Subdivisions. !' Explanation: To allow and provide better opportunity One (1) subdivision name sign, not to exceed twenty �^ to view signs and allow review by DPW director to (20) square feet, may be permitted for each entry to a apply traffic safety principles. This proposal would subdivision from a public way. help preserve the natural environment of the property, I. By changing Section 174-54H to read as follows: e.g.do not have to clear cut to see such sign, which is One identification sign not to exceed six (6) square only 6 square feet. feet per entrance to subdivision. Except for subdi- ty E.Section 174-51D currently reads: One(1)"for sale" visions with over 20 lots,one sign per entrance not W 3 or"for rent" sign, not more than three (3) square feet to exceed 20 square feet in sign area.For such sub- '1 in signboard area and advertising only the premises on for eachdivisions, two single face s de of he entrances signs will allowed, he total ; which the sign is located, is permitted. signage does not exceed twenty (20) square feet. I.By revising in Section 174-54D to read: One(1)"for sale"or"for rent"sign,not more than Explanation: To allow larger subdivisions to have a ,T rive(5)square feet in signboard area and advertis- single-face sign on each corner of the entrance. These 2 ing 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- er sign would be more appropriate. Explanation: The industry standard real estate sign is five square feet.Therefore this change is suggested to II. By adding a new subsection J to Complexes 5One have a reasonably enforceable By-law. Condominium and p square identification sign not to exceed six (6) feet 3 F Section 174-54E currently reads: One(1)real estate per entrance to apartment and condo complexes. z sign,not more than three (3) square feet in signboard Except for complexes over 20 units, one sign per s area, 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 1.By changing 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- divisions as discussed above. G.Section 174-51G currently reads: In residential dis- tricts,all sign or advertising devices shall be stationary I. Section 174-55A currently reads: There shall be no and shall not contain an visible movingor movable temporary or permanent special pronto suspended,signs, s parts. No sign or advertising device in uch 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 permit from the Building Inspector. 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) Property. No sign or advertising device shall be illu- per premises as allowed by permit from the Build- minated after 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 g holiday and 1• By changing the second sentence of Section 174- shall be removed 24 hours following the event or g g 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 oval.those be of neon, neon-type or illuminated tube type. signs which need Board of Selectmen app Signs on residential property shall be externally lit. 69