23.7.4 Additional Allowance for Master Unit of Multi-family and Mixed-use Residential
Belmont Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Belmont
(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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- 4.3.1 PERMITTED USES[21]
- 4.5.1 PERMITED USES[35]
- 4.7.10 HRO-1 ZONING DISTRICT STANDARDS
- 4.7.12 HRO-3 ZONING DISTRICT STANDARDS[66]
- 5.5.1 PERMITTED USES
- 5.6.1 PERMITTED USES
- 5.7.2 CONDITIONAL USES[75]
- 5.7.3 SITE AREA, DIMENSION AND COVERAGE LIMITATIONS
- 6.2.2 PERMITTED USES
- 8.2.3.11 Landscaping for Parking Structures .
- 8.2.4 LOCATION OF REQUIRED SPACES
- 8.3.5 ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE.
- 8.4 BICYCLE PARKING
- 8.5 LOADING REQUIREMENTS
- 8.2.3.11 Landscaping for Parking Structures .
- 8.2.4 LOCATION OF REQUIRED SPACES
- 8.3.5 ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE.
- 8.4 BICYCLE PARKING
- 8.5.7 LOCATION.
- 9.6.3 ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES[9]
- 10.4.4 Fees.
- 10.5 ENTITLEMENT REVIEW
- 10.7.5 Conditions of Approval .
- 10.8.2 Application Requirements .
- 10.8.3 Approval Authority .
- 10.10 DISCONTINUANCE OF USE PERMIT, VARIANCE, OR NONCONFORMING…
- 10.11.2 Reviewing body .
- 10.11.4 Notice of Appeal
- 10.11.5 Consideration of Appeal
- 12.12 ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS OF AMENDMENTS TO DETAILED DEVEL…
- 13.2.2 REQUEST FOR DESIGN REVIEW
- 13.3.1 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS[2]
- 13.4 REVIEW PROCEDURE
- 13.5 STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL
- 13.6.1 BUILDING DESIGN
- 19.1 JUSTIFICATION
- 19.4 LOCATIONAL AND SITE STANDARDS
- 19.5 NOTICE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- 21.3 S-2 EMERGENCY SHELTER COMBINING DISTRICT
- 21.4.1 Cannabis Uses
- 21.4.2 S-3 Cannabis Retail and Distribution Overlay District
- 23.3 EXEMPT AND PROHIBITED SIGNS
- 23.5.2 Changeable Copy .
- 23.5.5 Materials and Mounting Requirement
- 23.5.7 Non-Conforming Signs
- 23.6.3 Additional Sign Allowances for Nonresidential Propertie…
- 23.7.3 Standards for Detached Single Family, Duplex Units, and…
- 23.7.4 Additional Allowance for Master Unit of Multi-family an…
- 23.8 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC SIGN TYPES
- 23.11.5 Interpretations and Appeals
- 26.4 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
- 26.5 DENSITY BONUS.
- 26.6 INCENTIVES.