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. Signs permitted under this section count towards the maximum sign area and maximum number of signs allowed per use. A sign permit is not required for:
(a) Signs required by law.
(b) Flags up to sixteen (16) square feet.
(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 Section 1325.11.
(d) Temporary signs as follows, subject to sign area and height limitations of the district in which the sign is located:
(1) One (1) sign, not illuminated, no more than twelve (12) square feet in area, located on property where a building permit is active.
(2) On any property where a dwelling is for sale or rent, one sign with a total area of up to thirty-two (32) square feet and a maximum height of six (6) feet, and on any commercial property for sale or rent, two signs with a total area of up to thirty-two (32) square feet and a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
(3) On residential property, not more than two (2) temporary signs with a total area of no more than twelve (12) square feet, and which are removed within thirty (30) days after being erected.
(4) Window signs.
(5) Signs shall be placed as required with permanent signs.
(6) All other temporary signs require a permit.
(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 or any sign applied directly and entirely to and flush with an asphalt, concrete, or similar paved surface.
(h) A permanent window sign.
(i) Signs permitted under this section shall count towards the allowable maximum sign square footage for a particular use or particular property.
(Passed 7-7-22.)