The provisions and regulations of this article shall not apply to the following community graphics, nor shall the area of such community graphics be included in the sign area permitted for any establishment:
A. Contractor signs, provided that:
1. Such a sign shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet;
2. Such a sign shall not be erected prior to the start of construction; and
3. Such a sign shall be removed at the time of issuance of the occupancy permit.
B. Development identification signs, provided that:
1. Such a sign shall not exceed one hundred twenty eight (128) square feet in area, and shall not exceed a height of ten feet (10'); and
2. Such a sign shall not be erected more than thirty (30) days prior to the start of construction, and shall be removed within ninety (90) days after issuance of the final occupancy permit.
C. Flags, provided that no flag shall be larger than eight feet by twelve feet (8' x 12') in dimension.
D. Holiday decorations, provided that:
1. Such a sign shall be displayed for a period of not more than sixty (60) days in any one year; and
2. No such sign shall be used for advertising purposes.
E. Information signs.
F. Institutional signs, provided that:
1. Institutional signage will be regulated by section 6-12-4 of this article; and
2. Symbols, such as crosses or other religious representations, may be permitted as architectural features, including roof mounted symbols otherwise in compliance with applicable ordinances.
G. Memorial signs.
H. Nameplates, provided that such a sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area.
I. No trespassing signs, provided that such a sign shall be no more than two (2) square feet in area. (1985 Code)
J. Political campaign signs, provided that:
1. Such a sign shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in area;
2. Such a sign shall not exceed a height of five feet (5');
3. Such a sign shall not be displayed in any nonresidential area earlier than sixty (60) days before the pertinent election and shall be removed therefrom within seven (7) days after the pertinent election. (Ord. 10-23, 10-21-2010)
K. Public signs, provided that such a sign may be of any type, number, area, height above grade, location, illumination, or animation, as authorized by law, statute, or ordinance under which such signs are created.
L. Real estate signs, provided that:
1. Said signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet on real estate less than one acre;
2. Signs on parcels one acre and over, but less than five (5), shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet;
3. Signs on parcels five (5) acres and over shall be subject to the provisions in subsection 6-12-4C of this article;
4. Real estate signs may remain in place during the time the property is for sale or rent, and for a period not to exceed one week after the consummation of the sale or rental of the property;
5. No more than one real estate sign shall be allowed per lot, except that a corner lot may have one such real estate sign per street front exposure; and
6. A minimum setback of eight feet (8') from any property line is required for any such sign.
M. Rummage sale or garage sale signs, provided that:
1. Any sign advertising a garage or rummage sale shall not be displayed more than four (4) times per year at any given sale location;
2. Each such exposure of such a sign shall not exceed five (5) days; and
3. No such sign shall exceed six (6) square feet in surface area.
N. Interior signs.
O. Public utility signs.
P. Window displays.
Q. Window promotional signs and window signs, provided that the total area of window coverage by such a sign shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total surface area of all display windows in each street exposure. (1985 Code)
R. On site, directional signs. Not to exceed three (3) square feet in area and not to exceed three feet (3') in height. (Ord. 14-25, 5-1-2014)