The following non-illuminated signs may be erected in compliance with this chapter without the issuance of a sign permit. Such signs may be allowed in addition to all other signs permitted and shall conform to setbacks, height, and other applicable requirements of this chapter.
A. Public Signs: Public signs are exempt from the standards and permit requirements specified in this chapter, but shall be consistent with the design standards specified in this chapter to the extent practicable and shall not include any signs expressly prohibited by this chapter in section 10-6-3 of this chapter.
B. Yard Signs: Yard signs are allowed and are exempt from the standards and permit requirements specified in this chapter, provided such signs:
1. Shall not exceed two (2) per property at any one time;
2. Shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet per sign in the Residential Zoning Districts, and shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet per sign in all other zoning districts; and
3. Shall not exceed a height of four feet (4') in the Residential Zoning Districts, and shall not exceed a height of eight feet (8') in all other zoning districts.
C. Flags: Any flag affixed to a permanent flagpole or affixed to a building, not including feather flags, is allowed and is exempt from the sign permit requirement provided the area of the flag shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in the Residential Districts. In Mixed-Use and Nonresidential Zoning Districts, flags and flag structures may extend up to five feet (5') over the maximum height allowed in the underlying zoning district.
D. Window Signs: Window signs are allowed and are exempt from the sign permit requirement, provided window signage does not cover more than twenty five percent (25%) of a window opening or fifty percent (50%) of any one window panel if a window opening contains multiple window panels.
E. Signs Located Inside A Building: Signs located inside a building are allowed and are exempt from the sign permit requirement provided any interior indication within six feet (6') of any window shall not have any flashing or moving lights, including video monitors and electronic message signs.
F. Integral Signs: An inscription carved into stone or similar material that is integral to a building, such as is commonly found on cornerstones or stamped into sidewalks, is allowed and is exempt from the sign permit requirement. Such necessary signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area.
(Ord. 2182, 5-7-2019; amd. Ord. 2239, 6-6-2023)