The following signs shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter. No sign shall be exempt from Section 1184.04(d).
(a) Official notices authorized by a court, public body or public safety official.
(b) Directional, warning or information signs authorized by federal, state or municipal governments.
(c) Memorial plaques, building identification signs and building cornerstones where cut or carved into a masonry surface or where made of noncombustible material and made an integral part of the building or structure.
(d) The flag of a government or noncommercial institution, such as a school.
(e) Religious symbols and seasonal decorations within the appropriate public holiday season.
(f) Works of fine art displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise where the enterprise does not receive direct commercial gain.
(g) Street address signs and combination nameplate and street address signs that contain no advertising copy and which do not exceed six square feet in area.
(h) Home Occupation Signs of one sign pertaining to a home occupation, as herein specified, shall be permitted, provided the sign is not over one square foot in area and is mounted flat against the wall of the dwelling or principal building on the premises.
(i) Civic Banners/signs and Public Art will be permitted with the written approval of Planning Commission or the Mayor.
(Ord. 16-20. Passed 3-17-20.)