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Town of Elizabeth code 16-12-70 defines how many signs you may have on residential lots:

• (a) Signs on residential lots shall comply with the standards set forth in this Section.
• (b) Instructional signs. Instructional signs are permitted on residential lots in compliance with the following:
  • (1) An instructional sign shall not be larger than necessary to serve the intended instructional purpose and shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height; (2) The number of instructional signs located on any lot shall be the minimum needed to serve the intended purpose; and
  • (3) An instructional sign shall not be legible or attract attention beyond the perimeter of the lot on which it is located.
• (c) Temporary signs - No permit.
  • (1) One (1) temporary sign of four (4) square feet in area or less is permitted on each residential lot for up to thirty (30) consecutive days.
  • (2) Temporary signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in height and must be set back at least ten (10) feet from the right-of-way.
  • (3) Each temporary sign on a residential lot shall include the date the sign is first displayed in the lower right-hand corner.
  • (4) Unless the sign is provided by the Town, each temporary sign shall be constructed of a durable material and must be affixed to the ground or a structure so that it will remain in place.
  • (5) During election season, one (1) additional temporary sign per ballot issue or ballot candidate shall be permitted on each residential lot, and such temporary sign may remain erected for the duration of the election season. (d)
• Temporary signs - Permit.
  • (1) In addition to the temporary sign allowed pursuant to Subsection (c) above, up to three (3) additional temporary signs of four (4) square feet in area or less is permitted on each residential lot for up to seven (7) consecutive days, four (4) times per calendar year, subject to the permitting requirements set forth in this Subsection.
  • (2) A permit shall be issued by the Town upon payment of the permit fee established by the Board of Trustees and completion of an application containing the following information:
    • a. Name, address and phone number of the applicant;
    • b. Time period during which the sign will be displayed;
    • c. Location of the sign;
    • d. Diagram and description of the sign, showing sign dimensions, height, acceptable material and method of affixing the sign in place;

For complete information regarding sign code refer to section 16-12 of the Town of Elizabeth Municipal Code in the Community Services Division section.