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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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Contents — Belmont Zoning Code
Belmont Zoning Code
  1. 4.3.1 PERMITTED USES[21]
  2. 4.5.1 PERMITED USES[35]
  3. 4.7.10 HRO-1 ZONING DISTRICT STANDARDS
  4. 4.7.12 HRO-3 ZONING DISTRICT STANDARDS[66]
  5. 5.5.1 PERMITTED USES
  6. 5.6.1 PERMITTED USES
  7. 5.7.2 CONDITIONAL USES[75]
  8. 5.7.3 SITE AREA, DIMENSION AND COVERAGE LIMITATIONS
  9. 6.2.2 PERMITTED USES
  10. 8.2.3.11 Landscaping for Parking Structures .
  11. 8.2.4 LOCATION OF REQUIRED SPACES
  12. 8.3.5 ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE.
  13. 8.4 BICYCLE PARKING
  14. 8.5 LOADING REQUIREMENTS
  15. 8.2.3.11 Landscaping for Parking Structures .
  16. 8.2.4 LOCATION OF REQUIRED SPACES
  17. 8.3.5 ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE.
  18. 8.4 BICYCLE PARKING
  19. 8.5.7 LOCATION.
  20. 9.6.3 ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES[9]
  21. 10.4.4 Fees.
  22. 10.5 ENTITLEMENT REVIEW
  23. 10.7.5 Conditions of Approval .
  24. 10.8.2 Application Requirements .
  25. 10.8.3 Approval Authority .
  26. 10.10 DISCONTINUANCE OF USE PERMIT, VARIANCE, OR NONCONFORMING…
  27. 10.11.2 Reviewing body .
  28. 10.11.4 Notice of Appeal
  29. 10.11.5 Consideration of Appeal
  30. 12.12 ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS OF AMENDMENTS TO DETAILED DEVEL…
  31. 13.2.2 REQUEST FOR DESIGN REVIEW
  32. 13.3.1 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS[2]
  33. 13.4 REVIEW PROCEDURE
  34. 13.5 STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL
  35. 13.6.1 BUILDING DESIGN
  36. 19.1 JUSTIFICATION
  37. 19.4 LOCATIONAL AND SITE STANDARDS
  38. 19.5 NOTICE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  39. 21.3 S-2 EMERGENCY SHELTER COMBINING DISTRICT
  40. 21.4.1 Cannabis Uses
  41. 21.4.2 S-3 Cannabis Retail and Distribution Overlay District
  42. 23.3 EXEMPT AND PROHIBITED SIGNS
  43. 23.5.2 Changeable Copy .
  44. 23.5.5 Materials and Mounting Requirement
  45. 23.5.7 Non-Conforming Signs
  46. 23.6.3 Additional Sign Allowances for Nonresidential Propertie…
  47. 23.7.3 Standards for Detached Single Family, Duplex Units, and…
  48. 23.7.4 Additional Allowance for Master Unit of Multi-family an…
  49. 23.8 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC SIGN TYPES
  50. 23.11.5 Interpretations and Appeals
  51. 26.4 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
  52. 26.5 DENSITY BONUS.
  53. 26.6 INCENTIVES.

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