The following types of signs shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter. However, regulations regarding sign location in a public right-of-way or public access easement shall apply.
(A) Governmental signs. Signs erected or maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function; required by law, ordinance, or governmental regulation; or located on property owned, leased or under control of the federal or state government.
(B) Railway signs. Signs within or on railway property and placed or maintained in reference to the operation of such railway.
(C) Utility signs. Signs marking utility or underground communication or transmission lines.
(D) Vehicle signs. Signs displayed or used upon vehicles, trailers or aircraft, unless such vehicle, trailer, or aircraft on which such sign is displayed is permanently stationed for a period of 72 continuous hours or more, or regularly used at a fixed location to serve the same or similar purpose of a permanent or portable sign not affixed to a vehicle, trailer or aircraft.
(E) Signs not visible from street. Signs where no part of such sign is visible from any public street.
(F) Holiday signs. Temporary signs containing only holiday messages and no commercial advertising.
(G) Signs on persons. Hand held signs or signs, symbols or displays on persons or animals.
(H) Unused signs. Signs being manufactured, transported or stored and not being used, in any manner or form, for purposes of advertising.
(I) Plaques. Commemorative plaques of recognized historical societies and organizations.
(J) Private traffic control. On-site signs which direct the movement of traffic on private property or warn of obstacles, overhead clearances or control parking. The sign must be less than ten feet in width, less than six feet in height, and be placed where it will not interfere with the safe movement of vehicles or pedestrians.
(K) Mail boxes and newspaper racks. Signs located on mail boxes, newspaper vending machines and curbside residential newspaper holders which identify the owner and address of the premises or the name of the newspaper sold or subscribed to; provided, that such devices are not placed so as to interfere with the safe movement of pedestrians or vehicular traffic.
(L) Signs on outdoor machines, devices and equipment. Signs located on outdoor machines, devices or equipment which display the trademark, trade name, manufacturer, cost of operating or service instructions or similar information, but do not advertise the business where located. This exemption includes but is not limited to signs on coin-operated vending machines, fuel dispensing pumps, telephone facilities, automatic teller machines, automatic vacuum cleaners, amusement rides and similar machines, devices or equipment.
(M) Athletic fields. Signs located on the field side of scoreboards and fences of athletic fields.
(Ord. 476, passed 11-12-96)