The following signs are exempt from the provisions of this subchapter:
(A) Signs not visible beyond the boundaries of the property upon which they are located;
(B) Government signs that are placed by government officers in the performance of their professional/elected duties;
(C) Temporary or permanent signs erected by public utility companies or temporary signs erected by construction companies and in the performance of their professional duties;
(D) Vehicle signage when incorporated directly on a vehicle either by paint, magnets, wrapped, and the like;
(E) Effective January 1, 2019, temporary signage up to four square feet placed within Business and Residential Zoning Districts on or after April 15 and removed by the last day of May. Temporary signage up to four square feet placed within Business and Residential Zoning Districts on or after October 1 and removed by November 15;
(F) Temporary signage up to 32 square feet placed within Agricultural and Industrial Zoning Districts on or after April 15 and removed by May 1. Temporary signage of 32 square feet or placed within Agricultural and Industrial Zoning Districts on or after October 1 and removed by November 15;
(G) Temporary signs for a new business for up to 30 consecutive days from the first day of business. Exempt signage shall only be displayed on the property where the new business is located;
(H) Temporary signage placed by real property owners, real estate institutions, agents and brokers, and financial institutions in the performance of their professional duties;
(I) Window signage;
(J) Temporary signage of three square feet or smaller when placed on residential property;
(K) Historic markers issued by local, state, and federal organizations; and
(L) Change of copy on any sign where the framework or other structural elements are not altered.
(Ord. 2014-1, passed 3-12-2014; Ord. 2018-11, passed 6-27-2018)