9-12-6: SIGNS ALLOWED WITHOUT A PERMIT:
The following signs shall not be subject to the permit process as defined by this Title.
   A.   Signs not exceeding six square feet in area, erected for the convenience of the public, such as signs identifying restrooms, public telephones, walkways and similar features or facilities.
   B.   Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and dates of erection, when cut into the surface or the façade of the building or when projecting not more than two inches.
   C.   Religious symbols and seasonal decorations erected within the appropriate public holiday season.
   D.   Signs located in the interior of any building or within an enclosed lobby or court of any building or group of buildings.
   E.   Works of fine art displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise where the enterprise does not receive direct commercial gain.
   F.   Flags, symbols, or insignias. The Flag of Idaho, the United States, or any or any other flag adopted or sanctioned by the legislative body of Idaho or the United States.
   G.   Hours of operation or other such information signs. Neon "Open" signs are subject to the provisions of Section 9-12-10-2 of this chapter.
   H.   Private Signs. Any sign that is intended for use from within a private facility. Signs located on private property, not oriented to the general public, and intended to provide information or direction to those using the facility.
   I.   Official notices and/or signs posted by a government entity, court or other public body.
   J.   Temporary signs less than four (4) square feet per face in size and advertising the premises on which the sign is located as "For Sale", "For Lease," or "For Rent."
   K.   Signs for a community or civic event (as defined in Section 9-12-3), as long as said signs are removed within twenty-four (24) hours after the event. At the discretion of the Zoning Administrator, a sign claiming exemption under this provision may require separate approval by the City Council prior to display. (Ord. 232, 4-14-2010)