Signs shall be designed, erected, altered, moved, displayed and maintained in accordance with the regulations set forth in this chapter.
(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not amend or in any way interfere with the other codes, rules or regulations governing traffic signs within the City.
(b) The regulations contained in this chapter shall apply to signs outside of the public right-of-way, except when specifically stated otherwise.
(c) The owner of any sign, which is otherwise permitted by this chapter, may substitute noncommercial copy or message in lieu of any other commercial or noncommercial sign copy or message.
(d) Architectural Features. Architectural features that are either part of the building or part of a free-standing structure are not considered signs and are thus not governed by these regulations. Architectural features include:
(1) Any construction attending to, but not an integral part of the sign, and which may consist of landscape or building or structural forms that enhance the site in general.
(2) Graphic stripes and other architectural painting techniques applied to a structure that serves a functional purpose or to a building when the stripes or other painting technique do not include lettering, logos or pictures.
(Ord. 87-2009. Passed 4-20-09. Effective 5-20-09.)