The following types of signs are exempted from all provisions of this Outdoor Advertising Sign Code, except for construction and safety regulations and the following requirements:
(A) Business identification sign. An identification sign on or near (above or beside) a public entrance or service entrance to a business in a business, commercial, or industrial zone is permitted, provided such signs state only the street address number and name of the business or building, that such sign shall be mounted flush against the wall, and that such sign shall not exceed four square feet.
(B) Damaged signs. A sign erected under a legally obtained permit which is damaged or destroyed by wind, weather, or other accidental means beyond the control of the applicant may be replaced or restored to its original size, shape, and location (as prior to the accident) withut obtaining an additional permit. Replacement of a damaged or destroyed sign with a new sign of different size, shape, or location from the original sign shall require a permit.
(C) Integral signs. Names of building, date of erection, monumental citations, commemorative tablets and the like when carved into stones, concrete, or similar material or made of bronze, aluminum, or other permanent type construction and made an integral part of the structure.
(D) Parking signs. Signs for public and private parking shall be permitted. Such signs shall be subject to a three-foot setback from right-of-way, and shall not be used for advertising purposes. Signs shall be no higher than six feet and no greater than six feet in area. Such signs shall be installed so as to not present a hazard to traffic entering or leaving the premises.
(E) Private traffic direction signs. Signs directing traffic movement onto or within a premise. Illumination of these signs shall be permitted in accordance with §110.43. The leading edge of such signs shall be a minimum of three feet from any curb or traffic movement aisle, the sign shall be no higher than three feet, and no greater than six square feet in area.
(F) Public signs. Signs of a noncommercial nature and in the public interest erected by or on the order of public officers in performance of their public duty, such as safety signs, danger signs, trespassing signs, traffic signs, memorial plaques, signs of historical interest, signs directing the traveling public to public and quasi- public facilities, or signs on public buildings or structures, and the like.
(G) Small signs. A nameplate which shall not exceed two square feet in area is permitted for each dwelling unit of a single-family or row structure; such nameplate shall state nothing other than the name or address of the occupant, or legal customary home occupation. No other sign shall be allowed. This paragraph shall not be construed to prohibit each dwelling unit from also displaying a house numbering plate for identification. Signs on the premises announcing rooms, apartments, or houses for rent and not exceeding four square feet in area. Also, provided that the signs are located ten feet from the street right-of-way.
(H) Social or charitable organizations. Signs indicating the names and locations of churches, charitable organizations, and community service organizations are permitted, provided that the sign area shall not exceed four square feet, shall be located at least ten feet off the street right-of-way, and shall in no way obstruct the view of pedestrians or vehicular traffic. Such signs shall be permitted as off-premises signs; provided, however, such signs have a minimum spacing of 500 feet between any two signs in this category.
(I) Vehicle signs. Signs on vehicles are permitted, provided the sign is painted to or attached permanently to the body of the original motor-powered vehicle and does not project or extend beyond the original manufactured body proper of the motor-driven vehicle. Such vehicles and semi-trailers shall be parked a minimum distance of ten feet from any street right-of-way and shall be located so as to not create an obstruction or hazard to the traveling public. Trucks and trailers may be used as signs for special events or sales for a maximum period of 30 days, if trucks or trailers are loaded with sale items.
(J) Window signs. Window signs are permitted, provided such signs conform to the construction, illumination, and safety regulations of this Outdoor Advertising Sign Code.
(Ord. 1988-10, passed - - ) Penalty, see §110.99