The purpose of not requiring a permit for some signage is to exempt certain signs that are frequently used, often by private citizens, and which typically have less of an impact on the public safety and aesthetic concerns of the community from the permitting process. Signs permitted under this section count towards the maximum sign area and maximum number of signs allowed per use. A permit is not required for:
(a) Signs erected by a governmental body or required by law.
(b) Flags up to sixteen (16) square feet in size not containing a commercial message.
(c) The changing of messages on marquees and the repair of an existing permitted sign, except that repair of a nonconforming sign must comply with this code.
(d) Temporary signs as follows:
(1) One (1) sign, no illumination, no more than twelve (12) square feet in area, located on property where a building permit is active.
(2) On any property for sale or rent, one (1) sign with a total area of up to twelve (12) square feet and a maximum height of six (6) feet.
(3) Signs posted or displayed by or under the direction of any public or court officer in the performance of official or directed duties, provided that all such signs including their frames, bases, and supports shall be removed no more than ten (10) days after their purpose has been accomplished.
(4) No more than four (4) temporary signs with a total area of no more than twelve (12) square feet, and which are removed within ninety (30) days after being erected.
(5) Window signs.
(6) On any property where a new use began activity within the last six (6) months, banners displayed for not more than fifteen (15) days in one calendar year for a particular use at a particular location.
(e) Two (2) minor signs per use.
(f) A-frame signs more than fifty (50) feet from the nearest public right of way.
(g) Pavement markings. Any sign applied directly and entirely to and flush with an asphalt, concrete, or similar paved surface.
(h) A permanent window sign, provided that the aggregate area of all window signs on each window or door does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total area of the window or door.
(i) Signs permitted under this section count towards the allowable maximum sign square footage for a particular use or property.
(Ord. 785. Passed 9-16-19.)