5218

COUNTY LOCAL LAWS

1.  Single Family

Two professional occupation signs not
exceeding one (1) square foot each in area shall be
permitted per single family dwelling. Such signs shall
be set back at least six (6) feet from the nearest
property line and shall not be over five (5) feet above
the ground, whether freestanding or on a building. Other
signs for single family dwellings shall be subject to the
standards set forth in subsection 3.603—G. Illumination
shall be in accordance with the restrictions set forth in
Section 3.608.

2.  Multiple Family

In any multiple family dwelling in which a
professional or rental office is permitted, one sign
shall be permitted at each vehicular entrance from a
public right-of-way and at each major public entrance to
the dwelling for all offices in the dwelling, the sign
not to exceed one(1) square foot for each office or ten
(10) square feet overall, whichever is smaller.
Permitted signs shall be set back at least six (6) feet
from any property line, and the top of the sign shall not
be over five (5) feet above the ground, whether
freestanding or on a building. The sign shall indicate
only the name, address, and occupation of the occupant.
Illumination shall be in accordance with the restrictions
set forth in Section 3.608.

3.  Mobile Homes

Signs in mobile home parks shall be in
accordance with the standards as set forth in [the Zoning
Regulations of Howard County.] SECTION 3.610C OF THIS
SUBTITLE.

C. Commercial Districts and Commercial Areas

1.  Size

A total sign area of two (2) square feet for
each lineal foot of building frontage shall be allowed.
If the building has multiple frontage, and additional
sign area of one (1) square foot for each additional
lineal foot of building frontage shall be allowed.

The total area of all signs erected on the lot
and building shall be within the allowable square
footage. Where there is multiple frontage, no more than
two (2) square feet of sign area for each lineal foot of
building frontage shall be allowed to face that frontage.

2.  Location