(a) Temporary signs.
(b) Building signs that are incorporated into the architecture of the building, including memorial tablets and historic markers attached to, embossed or engraved on the face of the building.
(c) Signs painted on or permanently attached to motor vehicles which are legally licensed for and primarily used for transportation provided that no such vehicle is parked on a premise for the primary purpose of advertising.
(d) Sidewalk signs for commercial buildings where the building is setback less than three feet from the public rights-of-way are permitted subject to the following requirements:
(1) Only one sidewalk sign is permitted per building tenant frontage;
(2) Permitted sidewalk signs are strictly limited to a maximum area of eight square feet per side, including any supporting structure or frame, and a maximum height of four feet, measured from the ground to the top of the supporting structure or frame;
(3) Sidewalk signs shall not be illuminated;
(4) Sidewalk signs shall be placed so as to maintain at least five continuous feet of clear sidewalk, as measured from the nearest edge of the sign or sign frame to the nearest curb or building wall for pedestrian passage;
(5) Sidewalk signs must be securely anchored or weighted to prevent the sign from being blown so as to cause danger to the public or property, but may not be attached to a building, or secured to or placed in the ground, nor attached to any element including but not limited to trees, signs, light poles, planters, or similar objects;
(6) A sidewalk sign shall not be placed so as to present an obstruction to visibility or movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic at any driveway or street intersection;
(7) No sidewalk sign shall be placed in a manner that obstructs or impedes sidewalk plowing or cleaning;
(8) Sidewalk signs shall be constructed of wood, metal, or other similarly durable material;
(9) All signs shall be maintained in a high-quality state; no peeling, broken, cracked or faded paint or vinyl;
(10) Environmentally activated devices such as flags, festoons, balloons, ribbons or other attachments, including wheels or hitches for towing, are not permitted on a sidewalk sign;
(11) All signs placed on a public sidewalk or within any portion of the public right-of-way must be well maintained to prevent any injury;
(12) Sidewalk signs may only be displayed during the hours of operation of the business, and must be removed from the sidewalk at the close of business each day; and
(13) The owner of the sign shall be strictly liable for and indemnify the City for any injury or damage to person or property caused by the size, placement or maintenance of a sidewalk sign, which occupies or extends over any portion of a public sidewalk or right-of-way.
(e) Directional sign means an on-premises sign containing noncommercial messages, including, but not limited to, designation of rest rooms, telephone locations, restrictions on smoking and door openings. "Directional sign" also means a sign containing noncommercial messages for, but not limited to, private traffic control and parking signs.
(Ord. 10-2020. Passed 11-24-20; Ord. 12-2023. Passed 10-17-23.)