(a) Signs Exempt from Regulations. Any sign located entirely inside a building and not visible from the public right-of-way or from private property other than the property on which such sign is located is exempt from regulation under this chapter.
(b) A sign permit is not required for the signs listed below. These signs shall not be included in the determination of the total allowable number of signs or total allowable sign area for a site.
(1) Signs conforming to the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
(2) Signs installed by employees or officials of a state or federal agency or of the Village or County in the course of their governmental duties.
(3) Signs required by a state or federal statute or agency.
(4) Signs required by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
(5) Signs installed by public utilities to demarcate their rights-of-way.
(6) Signs installed by a transit company.
(7) On-site traffic and other directional signs indicating points of entry or exit to off-street parking, identifying specific parking areas and directions to buildings and other services, provided that such signs are not larger than two square feet in area and bear no commercial message. Such signs shall not obstruct the view of motorists for the purposes of ingress and egress.
(8) Official and legal notices required by a court or governmental agency.
(9) Temporary signs in residential areas.
(10) Window Signs. However, all window signs shall meet the following conditions:
A. Number. No more than twenty percent (20%) of the windows in any structure may be covered with permanent or temporary window signs.
B. Surface coverage. Window signs may not be larger than twenty percent (20%) of the aggregate window area.
C. Neon Signs. Neon, or neon simulating, signs are allowed.
(11) The flag, pennants or insignia of any nation, state, city or other political unit or jurisdiction
(12) Cornerstones, commemorative tablets and historical signs, not to exceed ten (10) square feet in area
(13) Signs for the civic promotion of schools, church, or community service activities
(14) Portable Signs
(15) One Sign-Sidewalk for each business location. This sign cannot exceed four (4) feet in height, as measured from the sidewalk, and , three (3) feet in width per side. This sign shall be displayed only during the hours of operation of the business and must be located on near where the business is located. No flags, banner, balloons, or other material may be placed and/or attached to a Sign-Sidewalk. These signs shall be placed in such a way as to assure a minimum of 4' of passage on any sidewalk.
(Ord. 19-20. Passed 11-4-20.)