The following permanent signs are permitted in any district, however any such signs located in A-O-C or R Districts shall not be lighted.
(a) Unlighted street identification signs and address signs not to exceed four square feet in area; traffic informational or control devices or signs erected by the city, state or federal government; as well as any sign erected and maintained by the city and any sign required to be posted by the federal government, the state, the city or a court of competent jurisdiction on a temporary or permanent basis.
(b) One building mounted memorial sign or tablet with the name of a building and the date of erection. Such signs or tablets shall have an area not to exceed 20 square feet.
(c) Awnings and canopies are permitted for public convenience. No advertising shall be placed on any awning or canopy, except that the name of the owner and the business, industry or pursuit conducted within the premises may be painted or otherwise permanently placed in a space not to exceed 80% of the surface of the front or side portions thereof.
(Ord. 16-O-2895, passed 1-3-2017)