(A) Applicability. Unless otherwise specified, the signs listed in this subchapter are categorically exempt from the permit requirement. The signs listed in this section are subject to compliance with all other provisions of this subchapter and other applicable codes, regulations or rules.
(B) Restrictions on illumination. All exempt signs shall be non-illuminated, externally illuminated, or internally illuminated.
(C) Exempt signs. The following categories of signs do not require a sign permit:
(1) Non-residential signs. On non-residential property:
(a) Up to 20 flags or pennants with a combined area of no more than 80 square feet on a staff or pole of no longer than 20 feet, however, no individual flag or pennant may exceed 15 square feet in area;
(b) Up to 15 permanent signs with a combined area of no more than 45 square feet and a
height of no more than eight feet, however, no individual sign may exceed 15 square feet in area;
(c) Up to four temporary window signs with a combined area of no more than 24 square feet, however, no individual sign may exceed 12 square feet in area and no more than 40% of the area of any given window may be covered by window signs;
(d) Up to eight other temporary signs with a combined area of no more than 30 square feet and a height of no more than four feet, however, no individual sign may exceed 15 square feet in area. Size limits for window signs with transparent backgrounds (instead of opaque backgrounds) placed on glass doors are doubled; and
(e) Where properties include multiple tenants, each tenant may display two flags of no more than 12 square feet, and temporary or permanent signs with a combined area of no more than nine square feet, in addition to the non-residential exemption provided above.
(D) Residential signs.
(1) On residential property:
(a) Up to three flags or pennants of up to ten square feet on a staff or pole of no longer than eight feet;
(b) Up to three permanent signs with a combined area of no more than ten square feet and a height of no more than four feet;
(c) Up to six temporary window signs with a combined area of no more than nine square feet, except that no more than 50% of the area of any given window may be covered by window signs; and
(d) Up to four other temporary signs with a combined area of no more than ten square feet and a height of no more than three feet.
(e) Where residential properties include multiple dwelling units, each dwelling unit may display two flags of no more than ten square feet, and temporary or permanent signs with a combined area of no more than six square feet, in addition to the basic residential exemption provided above.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12; Am. Ord. 1397, passed 4-5-17; Am. Ord. 1402, passed 11-15-17)