7-4 Sign Types:

The following sign types, if permanently mounted (not portable), are permitted in the Town in accordance with the requirements of this Article:

(a) Canopy Sign

A sign painted on or attached to a hood, awning or roof-like canopy. Individual letters, words or symbols may be affixed or applied to any surface, provided that area of the sign does not exceed the maximum area allowed in Section 7-7. A canopy sign is not considered a projecting sign. In no event shall such sign or part thereof be erected closer than 2 feet to the curb line.

(b) Directional Sign

A sign identifying on-premise traffic, parking or other functional activity bearing no commercial advertising. Such signs are permitted in all zones except in A and R Zones, and shall be limited to four (4) square feet in area per sign.

(c) Freestanding Sign

A sign that is attached to, erected on, or supported by some structure (such as a pole, mast, frame, or other structure, but not any kind of antenna) that is not itself an integral part of or attached to a building. A sign that stands without supporting elements, such as "sandwich sign," is also a freestanding sign. All permanently installed freestanding signs shall be protected from vehicular circulation and parking areas.

(d) Projecting Sign

A sign that is perpendicular to the plane of the building to which it is affixed, or which projects more than fifteen (15) inches beyond said exterior wall. In no event shall such sign or part thereof be erected closer than 2 feet to the curb line.

(e) Roof Sign

A sign that projects more than two (2) feet above the roof, parapet or ridge line of the building; or mounted upon any roof, parapet or ridge line of a building.

(f) Wall Sign

A sign that is affixed to or painted on the face of any exterior wall or door of a building or fence; is parallel or approximately parallel to the plane of the building to which it is affixed; and does not project more than fifteen (I 5) inches beyond said exterior wall, nor project more than two (2) feet above the roof, parapet or ridge line of the building, whichever is higher.

(g) Window Sign

A sign that is attached to the inside of any window or situated within a building, so that the sign is visible from the public right of way.