(A) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the display, construction, erection, alteration, use, location and maintenance of all signs within the city. It shall be unlawful hereafter to display, construct, erect, alter, use or maintain any sign, except in conformance with provisions of this chapter.
(B) This chapter shall not apply to:
(1) The changing of the copy on a legal sign;
(2) Painting, repainting, cleaning or other normal maintenance and repair of a sign or a sign structure unless a structural change is made;
(3) Historic words or symbols;
(4) Any noncommercial holiday signs and decorations; or
(5) Signs erected by a governmental body, such as a federal, state, county or municipality.
(Prior Code, § 13-403) (Am. Ord. 1974, passed 8-6-19)