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Conformity with Regulations: No sign, outdoor advertising structure, or display with any character shall be permitted in an AG, OSP, or R District except the following:

A. Permanent tract signs. One (1) permanent tract identification sign may be erected at the main entrance of a tract, provided that it does not exceed five (5) feet in height and twenty-five (25) square feet in area. Such sign may be indirectly illuminated in white light, provided the intensity does not exceed ten (10) foot lamberts.

B. Real estate signs. One (1) non-illuminated real estate sign advertising the sale, rental, or lease of the premises on which it is maintained. For each ten (10) feet of lot(s) width, one (1) square foot of sign area is permitted, but in no case shall such area exceed thirty (30) square feet. All such signs shall be set back from every street lot line at least a distance in feet equal to one-half (1/2) the number of square feet in area of the sign, but each setback shall not be less than any required front yard.

C. Free-standing signs. One free-standing identification sign not directly lighted, not exceeding twenty (20) square feet in area or a height of five (5) feet on the site of a public building or grounds, a private institution, a church, a club or lodge, or a professional office building, clinic or laboratory.

D. Wall sign. One (1) wall identification sign not directly lighted, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area on the site of a church, school, community center or other public or institutional building.

E. Announcement signs. One (1) non-illuminated announcement sign or bulletin board not over twelve (12) square feet in area on the site of a church, school, community center or other public or institutional building which sign, if not attached flat against a building, shall be at least twelve (12) feet from all street curb or pavement lines.

1. Announcement Signs for Public and Private Academic Schools. One (1) non-illuminated announcement sign or bulletin board not over thirty-two (32) feet in area on the site of a public or private academic school. Which sign, if not attached flat against a building, shall be at least twelve (12) feet from all street curb or pavement lines. Announcement signs may not project over two (2) feet from any wall surface in compliance with Section 20.050(A)(6). Messages on these signs shall be related to school activities. The school shall be responsible for maintaining the sign in an attractive and well kept condition. Unauthorized messages and/or graffiti shall be removed from the sign in a timely manner.

2. Announcement Signs for Churches, Community Centers or Other Public or Institutional Buildings Other Than Public and Private Academic Schools. One (1) non-illuminated announcement sign or bulletin board not over twelve (12) square feet in area on the site of a church, community center or other public or institution building other than a public or private academic school. Which sign, if not attached flat against a building, shall be at least twelve (12) feet from all street curb or pavement lines. Announcement signs may not project over two (2) feet from any wall surface in compliance with Section 20.050(A)(6).

F. Temporary signs. Temporary construction and subdivision signs, in accordance with the provisions of Section 20.050(B).

G. Lighting of signs. No sign in an AG or R District shall be constructed in such a way that any light filament or tubing is visible from the front of the sign or from beyond the property line.

H. Bed and Breakfast Inns. One (1) identification sign, on the site of a bed and breakfast inn, not internally lighted, not exceeding six (6) square feet in area, of distinctive design and in keeping with the character of the structure and neighborhood.