The following are exempt from the regulations of this chapter subject to the following, but may be subject to other codes enacted by the city where applicable:
(A) Signs which are not visible from a public roadway; however, these signs must comply with any building and construction provisions enacted by the city.
(B) Signs inside a building.
(C) Historical plaques or signs carved into a building or raised in integral relief on a building not exceeding four square feet.
(D) Signs required by federal, state, or city law/authority.
(E) Noncommercial flags.
(F) Painted and/or applied wall accents and decorations.
(G) Illuminated building accents and decorations.
(H) Public art. Murals defined as works of graphic art hand-painted or applied to building walls, which contain no advertising, commercial messages, or logos; and/or that are not displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise which may obtain commercial gain from the display. Murals shall be approved as a conditional use permit by hearings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
(I) Name and address. For single family residential properties up to two signs indicating address, number and/or name of occupants of the premises that do not exceed two square feet in area and located in an area not otherwise prohibited by this chapter. For all non-single family residential properties, every building or group of buildings may provide a street number sign as approved by the Zoning Administrator or designee which shall be clearly visible from the street. This sign shall not be computed as part of the total sign area permitted and shall not require a permit.
(J) Decals. Decals and/or logos affixed to windows or door glass panels, such as those indicating membership in a business group or identifying credit cards accepted at the establishment.
(K) Directional or informational signs of a noncommercial public or quasi-public nature, and community signs.
(L) Sign repainting without changing wording, composition or colors; or minor nonstructural repairs.
(M) On-premise signs that are relevant to the function of the property that are not visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they are located, or from any public right of way.
(N) Public signs. Signs erected by government agencies or utilities, including traffic, utility, safety, railroad crossing and identification signs for public facilities and any signs erected by the city.
(O) Security and warning signs. On-premise signs regulating the use of the premises, such as “no trespassing”, “no hunting” and “no soliciting” signs that do not exceed one sign two square feet in area in residential areas and one sign five square feet in area in commercial and industrial zones. These limitations shall not apply to the posting of conventional “no trespassing” signs in accordance with state law.
(Res. R22-05-08, passed 5-3-2022; Ord. O22-05-02, passed 5-3-2022)