CHAPTER 1125
Signs

1125.01   Intent.

1125.02   Governmental signs.

1125.03   Signs not requiring a permit.

1125.04   Regulations and limitation on signs requiring a permit.

1125.05   Prohibited signs.

1125.06   Temporary signs.

1125.07   Political signs.

1125.08   Nonconforming signs.

1125.09   Construction specifications.

1125.10   Maintenance, removal and disposal of signs.

1125.11   Permits, fees and specifications.

1125.12   Administration and enforcement.

1125.13   Violations.

1125.01 INTENT.

   The purpose of this chapter is to promote and protect the public health, welfare and safety by regulating existing and proposed outdoor advertising, outdoor advertising signs and outdoor signs of all types. It is intended to protect property values, create a more attractive economic and business climate, enhance and protect the physical appearance of the community, and preserve the scenic and natural beauty of designated areas. It is further intended to reduce sign or advertising distractions and sight obstructions that may contribute to traffic accidents, reduce hazards that may be caused by signs overhanging or projecting over public rights-of-way, provide more open space and curb the deterioration of the natural environment and enhance community development.

1125.02 GOVERNMENTAL SIGNS.

   For the purpose of this Regulation, "sign" does not include signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function, or required by any law, ordinance or governmental regulation.

1125.03 SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT.

   (a)   Real Estate Signs as defined in Section 1125.06 (d).

   (b)   Professional nameplates are not to exceed two (2) square feet in residential areas and not exceed four (4) square feet in other areas.

   (c)   Signs denoting the name and address of the occupants of the premises, not to exceed two (2) square feet in area.

   (d)   Signs denoting that Crime Watch programs are in effect in an area not to exceed two (2) square feet in area.