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Town of Canton, MA General & Zoning Bylaws

1. Accessory Signs. No accessory sign shall be erected or maintained on any lot

1. Accessory Signs. No accessory sign shall be erected or maintained on any lot in a Single Residence or General Residence District except as set forth herein. a. There may be one such sign for each lot, indicating only the name of the owner or occupant, the street number, and a permitted use or occupation in the particular area under this Zoning By-law. Such sign may be a standing sign, but shall not exceed one (1) square foot or, where a permitted use or occupation is set out, two (2) square feet in area. b. There may be one temporary unlighted sign on each lot advertising the sale or rental of the premises or the name and address of the contractor, architect and engineer responsible for any construction on the premises, provided that such sign shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area and shall be removed promptly after such sale, rental or construction has been effected. c. No accessory sign shall be illuminated except by a white, steady, stationary light shielded and directed solely at the sign. The foregoing is applicable whether the sign is exterior to a building or designed to be visible through a door or window. d. Churches, schools and public or other non-profit uses shall not be subject to the limitations set forth above.