The provisions and regulations of this article shall not apply to the following signs; provided, however, that such signs shall, at all times, be maintained in good condition and shall not be allowed to fall into a state of disrepair. No permit applications or permit fees shall be required for such signs.
A. Real Estate Signs: Temporary real estate signs not exceeding twenty five (25) square feet in area which advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which said signs are located.
B. Nameplates: Single or double faced nameplate signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in area per surface, and which do not have more than two (2) surfaces.
C. Construction Signs: Signs denoting the architect, engineer, or contractor of construction projects when placed upon the premises under construction, and not exceeding one hundred (100) square feet in area. Such signs shall be removed upon completion of construction.
D. Memorial Signs: Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other noncombustible materials.
E. Traffic And Emergency Signs: Traffic or other Municipal signs, legal notice, railroad crossing signs, danger, and such temporary emergency or nonadvertising signs as may be approved by the Council.
F. Official Signs: Official court or public office notices.
G. Internal Signs: Signs located completely within an enclosed building.
H. Employment Signs: Temporary signs not greater than twenty five (25) square feet in area intended to advertise for employment opportunities available on the premises upon which said signs are located. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)