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In addition to any other permitted sign(s), signs for special purposes set forth in this Section shall be permitted as provided herein.

(1) For Sale, Rent, or Lease Signs. In all zoning districts, signs may be erected to advertise the sale, rent, or lease of property upon which said signs are placed. Said signs shall be limited to one (1) sign per street face, unless otherwise provided by the zoning provisions, and shall not exceed an area of six (6) square feet in residential zones or thirty-two (32) square feet in nonresidential zoning districts. Said signs shall be exempt from project plan approval.

(2) Directory Signs. In all districts where group occupancies in office buildings, commercial buildings, or industrial buildings are permitted, directory signs may be erected displaying the names of occupants of a building who are engaged in a particular profession, business, or industrial pursuit. Said sign shall be situated at least two (2) feet inside the property line and shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height. Said sign shall not exceed an area of one hundred (100) square feet and shall not be placed within a clear-vision area of a corner lot as set forth in Section 14.34.100, Provo City Code.

(3) Construction Project Signs. Signs may be erected in conjunction with construction projects and used for the purpose of publicizing the future occupants of the building; architects, engineers, and construction organizations participating in the project; and such other information as may be approved by the Planning Commission. In residential districts no such sign shall exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area. In other districts, no such sign shall exceed an area of sixty-four (64) square feet, and no freestanding sign shall exceed twelve (12) feet in height. All such signs shall be removed before a final inspection is granted by the Building Inspector.

(4) On-/Off-Site Directional Signs. Directional signs may be erected for the purpose of facilitating or controlling the efficient or safe movement of pedestrians or vehicles on or into private property, and shall be located on the properties to which they pertain. No such sign shall exceed six (6) square feet.

(5) Open-House Signs. Open-house signs advertising real estate open for inspection for a prospective sale may be placed on private property in all districts with the consent of the owner, lessee, or occupant. Such signs may state the name of the person or firm sponsoring the open-house. Such signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet.

(6) Church, Quasi-Public Organizations and Apartment House Identification Signs. In all districts, a church or quasi-public organization may erect one (1) wall sign on the premises to identify the name of the organization and announce activities thereof. Apartment houses of five (5) or more dwelling units may erect one (1) sign on the premises to identify only the name of the apartment complex and to indicate a vacancy. Said wall sign shall not exceed an area of thirty-two (32) square feet, and may be mounted upon a freestanding, ornamental masonry wall.

(7) Bus Bench and Shelter Signs. In all zones, one (1) bus bench sign or one (1) bus shelter sign may be installed at bona fide stops along a public transit route provided the owners of said benches and shelters are authorized by contract to operate in Provo City and advertising on said benches and shelters does not exceed an area of twenty-four (24) square feet each. Said signs shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 14.38.020, Provo City Code.

(8) Development Promotional and Directional Signs. One (1) development promotional sign may be placed on the premises of each subdivision, planned development, or condominium project having five (5) or more lots or approved dwelling units. Said promotional sign may have an area of sixty-four (64) square feet, plus five (5) additional square feet for each lot or dwelling unit in said development in excess of five (5), up to a maximum area of three hundred (300) square feet. A second development promotional sign may be placed on the premises of each subdivision, planned development, or condominium project having two (2) or more separate, major points of access and having fifty (50) or more lots or approved dwelling units. Said promotional sign may have an area of sixty-four (64) square feet, plus five (5) additional square feet for each lot or dwelling unit in said development in excess of fifty (50), up to a maximum area of three hundred (300) square feet. In addition, two (2) directional signs may be located off-site to contain only the name and direction of any subdivision or planned development. Said signs may have a maximum area of twelve (12) square feet each and shall not be located in the right-of-way of any public street. All of the above signs shall be removed not later than thirty (30) days following the sale of all lots or dwelling units in said development, and before a final inspection is granted by the Building Inspector.

(9) Name Plates. One (1) name plate or marker shall be allowed for each dwelling to indicate only the occupant’s name. Said name plate shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area and shall be limited to a wall sign if said sign contains an occupational designation.

(Am 1986-10, Am 1994-41, Am 2003-14, Am 2013-16)