Belmont Zoning Code § 23.7
Belmont Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-22 · Belmont
Cite as: Belmont Zoning Code § 23.7 · Text as of 2026-09-22
23.7.3 Standards for Detached Single Family, Duplex Units, and Individual Units in…¶
(a) Sign Area. The total sign area is a maximum aggregate limit for ALL types of allowed signs and may be used for any combination of noncommercial messages. Temporary signs are included in the maximum sign area limit for residential uses, and are also subject to the regulations in Subsection 23.9 (“Temporary Signs”).
(b) Sign Types . Signs may be freestanding signs, window signs, or wall-mounted signs.
(c) Location . Signs may be posted or displayed from the yard, window, door, balcony, or outside wall of the residence, but may not be attached to trees, or plants.
23.7.4 Additional Allowance for Master Unit of Multi-family and Mixed-use Residential¶
(a) In addition to the signs allowed for individual dwelling units, one freestanding monument sign and one wall sign are allowed for each property, with a sign permit. The total sign area of all permanent signs shall not exceed the total allowed area for the District as shown in Table 0.
- (1) Freestanding Signs . Freestanding signs are allowed with an approved Master Sign Program (0). Maximum height 4 feet. Freestanding signs shall not be located
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within 10 feet of any street line or 5 feet of any interior lot line. All other provisions of Subsection 0 (“Freestanding Signs”) are applicable.
(2) Wall Signs . Wall signs are allowed with a sign permit, subject to the provisions of Subsection 0 (Wall Signs).
23.7.5 Standards for Nonresidential Uses in Residential Districts. Table 0 establishes the maximum sign area and permitted sign types allowed for nonresidential properties and uses in residential districts.
Table 0: Maximum Allowed Sign Area For Nonresidential Uses In Residential Districts
| Total Sign Area Allowed (sq. ft) | 24 sq. ft |
|---|---|
| Freestanding Signs | |
| Maximum Size (sq. ft.) | 24 sq. ft |
| Maximum Height | 4 ft |
| Wall Signs | |
| Maximum Elevation (ft) | 15 ft |
| Maximum projection (in) | 12 in |
(a) Freestanding Signs. Freestanding signs are allowed with an approved Master Sign Program (0), and shall not be located within 10 feet of any street line or 5 feet of any interior lot line. All other provisions of Subsection 0 ( “ Freestanding Signs”) are applicable.
(b) Wall Signs. Wall signs are allowed with permit, subject to the standards of Subsection 0 (“Wall Signs”).
(c) Changeable Copy . Changeable copy as defined herein is allowed on uses characterized by public assembly and changing programs or events, subject to the standards of Subsection 0 (“Changeable Copy”).
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