The following signs are allowed without a permit unless otherwise specified. These signs, if placed in accordance with the following standards, will not apply toward the maximum allowable sign area but shall comply with all other applicable provisions of this section:
(A) A minimum of one property identification sign identifying the correct property number as assigned by the city shall be required on each principal building in all districts.
(1) Such sign shall be of sufficient size to be legible from the nearest street yet shall not exceed nine square feet in area.
(2) The numbers shall be metal, glass, plastic, or similar durable material and the numbers shall not be less than three and one-half inches in height, in a contrasting color to the base or made of some reflective material and so placed to be easily seen from the street.
(B) Flags.
(1) No more than three flags may be displayed outside of a principal building.
(2) A maximum of six flags may be allowed on a property provided a permit is issued and the following standards are met:
(a) No two pairs of flags may be the same.
(b) Where multiple flagpoles are used, there shall be a maximum spacing of 20 feet allowed between the poles.
(3) Flagpoles shall not exceed:
(a) 25 feet in height in any residential zoning district.
(b) 50 feet in height for all other zoning districts.
(C) Governmental signs erected by or on order of a public officer or employee in the performance of official duty.
(D) Traffic control signs authorized by federal, state, or municipal governments with property jurisdiction.
(E) Official notices authorized by a court, public body, or public safety official.
(F) Warning and restrictive signs, such as “No Trespassing,” and “No Hunting” signs placed upon private property by the owner, not to exceed one square foot in area.
(Ord. 2023-02, passed 5-9-23)