(a) Zoning Certificate Required. No sign shall be erected, moved or structurally altered without first obtaining approval either with an individual zoning certificate or as part of another application within which the sign is only one (1) portion of the project. This includes all new signs, all alterations of existing sign structures and changes of sign messages when one business replaces another and uses the same sign structure.
(b) Exceptions. The following shall be exempt from obtaining a zoning certificate:
(1) Any sign erected and maintained for any governmental function or regulation.
(2) Non-illuminated, residential nameplates not greater than two (2) square feet, mounted on the residence.
(3) Signs, such as "Enter" or "Exit", warning or directing the viewer of action to be taken on private property, if not located in a public right of way and less than nine (9) square feet. All other "Enter" or "Exit" signs shall require a zoning certificate.
(4) Temporary non-illuminated, portable signs that do not exceed twelve (12) square feet and not located in a public right of way.
(5) Non-illuminated signs associated with home occupations provided they do not exceed six (6) square feet and are affixed to the structure.
(6) Non-illuminated signs identifying the name and address of a multiple family dwelling, located in an R-3 Multiple Family District, and provided that such sign does not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet, is located outside of the street right of way and meets corner clearance requirements if located on a corner lot.
(Ord. 2020-4053. Passed 1-7-21.)