(A) The provisions of this article shall apply to the display, construction, erection, alteration, use, location and maintenance of all signs within the town. It shall be unlawful hereafter to display, construct, erect, alter, use or maintain any sign, except in conformance with provisions of this article.
(B) This article shall not apply to:
(1) The changing of the copy on a legal sign;
(2) Painting, repainting, cleaning or other normal maintenance and repair of a sign or a sign structure unless a structural change is made;
(3) Historic words or symbols;
(4) Any noncommercial holiday signs and decorations; or
(5) Signs erected by a governmental body, such as a federal, state, county or municipality.
(C) All signs not expressly permitted under this article or exempt from regulation are prohibited in the town. Such signs include, but are not limited to:
(1) Abandoned signs;
(2) Snipe signs. Signs shall only be attached to utility poles in conformance with state and utility regulations and the requirements of this chapter; and
(3) Vehicular signs.
(D) Signs and/or window coverings that cover greater than 30% of either the interior or exterior of a window’s viewing area are strictly prohibited.
(Ord. 382, passed 7-8-2021)