The following signs are exempt from the regulations of this article:
(1) Signs not visible from beyond the boundaries of the property on which they are located.
(2) Signs of a governmental body, including traffic warning or regulatory signs and devices. These signs shall also include other governmental signs including building identification, directional information, and welcome signs. Signs of a governmental body, other than the town, require town council approval, regardless of the type of sign, unless otherwise exempted by federal or state law. Although exempt from sign regulations, specific governmental signs like building identification, directional information, and welcome signs must be reviewed by the planning board and approved by town council. However, traffic control signs, traffic warning signs, public notices, or signs of a similar nature need only town manager approval.
(3) Trade names, graphics, and prices which are located on gas pumps, newspaper, soft drink and similar vending devices.
(4) Flags, or insignia of any governmental, nonprofit, or business organization when not displayed as an advertising device.
(5) Seasonal/holiday signs and decorations associated with a national or religious holiday.
(6) Warning of danger signs posted by utility or construction companies.
(7) Signs on vehicles indicating the name of a business, unless the immediate use of the vehicle is for the display of signs.
(8) Signs required by law, statute or ordinance.
(Code 1989, § 92.154; Ord. of 5-13-2014; Ord. of 9-13-2016)