Sign Regulation Summary

Sign Purpose:

Permitted Sign Types

Maximum Number of Signs Allowed

Maximum Area Per Sign

(sq. ft.)

Maximum Area of All Signs

(sq. ft.)

Maximum Sign Height

(feet)

Minimum Sign Setback

(feet)

Signs Permitted in the CR-5, ER-1, SR-3, SR-4, MR-6, UR-10, and IR Zoning Districts

Identification Signs: (Single-family, two-family, Multi-family up to four units)

Wall

Identification Signs: (Multi-family, 5 or more units; Institutional)

Wall, Canopy, or Monument

1 monument

plus

1 wall/canopy

for monument

signs

Identification Signs:

(Group Development or Subdivision)

Wall, Canopy, or Monument

as per plat or conditional use permit

for monument

signs

Auxiliary Sign

Wall

On-Premise Directional Sign: (Multi-family, Group Development, Institutional)

Wall or Monument

1 per entrance;

1 per exit; and

1 per parking area conditions list (institutional uses may have additional signs as needed)

for monument

signs

Off-Premise Directional Sign (for governmental use only)

Wall or Monument

as per conditional use permit

for monument

signs

Signs Permitted in the RA-35, SO, NC, SC, and SI Zoning Districts

On-Building Sign

Wall or Awning

2 per business

1 ½ sq. ft. per foot of wall facing street or parking lot

200

Secondary Entrance Sign

Wall

1 per business

½ the area of permitted on-building sign

Freestanding Sign

Monument

1 per lot

¼ sq. ft. per foot of street frontage

Sign Regulation Summary (continued)

Sign Purpose:

Permitted Sign Types

Maximum Number of Signs Allowed

Maximum Area Per Sign

(sq. ft.)

Maximum Area of All Signs

(sq. ft.)

Maximum Sign Height

(feet)

Minimum Sign Setback

(feet)

Signs Permitted in the CC Zoning District

On-Building Sign

Wall, Awning, or Marquee

1 per business

1 ½ sq. ft. per foot of wall facing street or parking lot

Secondary Entrance Sign

Wall

1 per business

½ the area of permitted on-building sign

Signs Permitted in the EO Zoning District

On-Building Sign

Wall, Awning, or Marquee

1 per business

1 ½ sq. ft. per foot of wall facing street or parking lot

Secondary Entrance Sign

Wall

1 per business

½ the area of permitted on-building sign

Freestanding Sign

Monument

1 per lot

1 sq. ft. per foot of street frontage

Signs Permitted in the UC, UI, and HI Zoning Districts

On-Building Sign

Wall, Awning, or Marquee

2 per business

1 ½ sq. ft. per foot of wall facing street or parking lot

250

Secondary Entrance Sign

Wall

1 per business

½ the area of permitted on-building sign

Freestanding Sign

Monument or Pylon

1 per lot

¼ sq. ft. per foot of street frontage

Sign Regulation Summary (continued)

Sign Purpose:

Permitted Sign Types

Maximum Number of Signs Allowed

Maximum Area Per Sign

(sq. ft.)

Maximum Area of All Signs

(sq. ft.)

Maximum Sign Height

(feet)

Minimum Sign Setback

(feet)

Community Interest Signs

Permitted by conditional use permit. The size, configuration, and design are per conditional use permit. Community interest signs shall [1] only display information of general interest to City residents, [2] may be located on private or public property (including street rights-of-way), [3] conform to visibility requirements, [4] and shall not count against sign area permitted on private property. Community interest signs shall not advertise a product, private event, or activity for profit.

Temporary Signs

	One "For Sale" or "For Rent" sign not exceeding 12 sq. ft. in area.
	One contractor sign not exceeding 32 sq. ft. During the time construction is actively under way.
	Temporary political signs from 60 prior to through 10 days following an election. Total political signs on a lot shall not exceed 32 sq. ft.
	Two subdivision signs not exceeding 32 sq. ft. each are permitted until 80% of the lots have been developed. One additional subdivision sign for each 100 lots in excess of 100 lots.

Nonconforming Signs

Nonconforming signs may remain but may not be enlarged, or increased in number, height, or illumination. Nonconforming signs must be removed when new signs are added, when a business changes, or when new tenants occupy a building.

Prohibited Signs

	Signs interfering with traffic or traffic visibility.
	Signs with fluttering, rotating, or moving parts (except sequin-like eye catchers and temporary signs)
	Illuminated flashing signs.
	Illuminated signs with lighting element (except neon) visible from residential property.
	Portable signs; inflatable signs.
	Advertising vehicle signs (except as temporary signs).
	Off-premise signs (except within the right-of-way of IH 94 and STH 16 & 67).

Notes:

1. Window signs cannot exceed 20% of any one window, or 10% of all combined window areas on the same facade.

2. The owner of property containing more than one tenant shall allocate signs to the tenants (per above formulas).

This summary table does not include all sign regulations. For complete regulations and definitions concerning signs, refer to Subchapter 17-8: Signage Regulations of the City of Oconomowoc Zoning Ordinance.

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