The following signs are exempt from the requirements of this chapter but are subject to compliance with all other provisions of this title. Unless otherwise specified, all exempt signs shall be non-illuminated, externally illuminated, or internally illuminated. Any proposed sign that exceeds the numerical or square footage standards listed below shall require approval of a variance pursuant to Chapter 21.108.
(1) Barber poles. Building-/wall-mounted barber poles in non-residential zones.
(2) Civic signs. City-sponsored civic signs for community entrance, identification, direction and information, located off-premises on private property or in the public right-of-way, with approval of an encroachment permit by the public works department. Such signs shall be limited to a one hundred fifty-square-foot sign area and a maximum height of fifteen feet. All such signs shall be either non-illuminated or externally illuminated.
(3) Construction signs. One on-site temporary sign to identify the names of individuals and/or firms connected with the construction of a project. On residential property, the maximum sign area is six square feet, with a maximum height of six feet. On non-residential property, the maximum sign area is forty square feet and the maximum height ten feet. All such signs shall be non-illuminated and set back a minimum of five feet from the public right-of-way. All such signs shall be removed prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
(4) Directional signs. The city has a compelling interest in ensuring traffic safety. To directly advance that interest, one on-site directional sign which does not promote or advertise a business, property, or product for each one-way drive, drive aisle, and service or delivery entrance. Such signs shall be located so as not to impair vehicular or pedestrian traffic. The maximum area of each sign is four square feet and the maximum height four feet.
(5) Directory signs. One or more directory sign internal to the site within an integrated development. Such sign shall be limited to a maximum sign area of twenty-four square feet and a maximum height of six feet.
(6) Display board signs. One or more display board signs, attached to a wall near the entrance to a non-residential use. Such signs shall be limited to a maximum sign area of twenty-four square feet.
(7) Flags. Flags representing a country, state, or other civic entity, and decorative flags with no commercial message.
(8) Governmental signs. Temporary or permanent signs erected and maintained by or required by the city, county, state or federal government for traffic direction, city entrance, or for designation or direction to any school, hospital, historical site, or public service, property, or facility. Signs shall be non-illuminated or externally illuminated.
(9) Garage/yard sale signs. One on-site garage/yard sale sign with a maximum sign area of six square feet and a maximum height of four feet. Such signs may only be displayed during the time of the sale and only in conjunction with an approved garage sale permit.
(10) Holiday decorations. Holiday decorations that do not contain any commercial message. Such signs shall be removed within seven days following the holiday or event.
(11) House numbers. Street numbers identifying the address of a residence or building, with a maximum sign area of two square feet, including those painted on curbs in compliance with city code.
(12) Incidental signs. Signs that do not contain any commercial message, as described in Section 21.76.020.
(13) Interior signs. One or more signs in the interior of a building, mall, court, stadium, or enclosed lobby intended for interior viewing only.
(14) Memorial wall signs. Commemorative wall signs, wall signs indicating the historical significance of a site or building, and building markers. Such signs shall be limited to a maximum sign area of four square feet each. Signs shall be non-illuminated or externally illuminated.
(15) Menu/order board signs. Two menu/order board signs for each drive-in or drive-through business. Each such sign shall be limited to a maximum area of forty square feet and a maximum height of eight feet. Such signs shall be located adjacent to the drive.
(16) Non-commercial signs. Non-commercial signs on private property, provided such signs are not located within or over a public right-of-way, over the roofline of any building, or within any required clear vision triangle. Such signs shall have the following size limitations:
(A) For residential property, no more than two signs on any one parcel of land with a maximum combined sign area of ten square feet and a maximum height of four feet.
(B) For non-residential property, no more than two signs on any one parcel, provided all such signs do not exceed a maximum combined sign area of forty square feet and a maximum height of four feet.
(17) Political event sign. Political event and/or demonstration signs during the course of and at the site of a political event or demonstration.
(18) Political campaign signs. Campaign signs pertaining to an election to any public office or ballot measure may be erected not earlier than sixty days prior to the election and shall be removed within ten days following said election.
(19) Real estate signs.
(A) Real estate signs for sale or lease of property on private property, as set forth below. All such signs shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the public right-of-way and located outside of any required clear vision triangle. Signs shall be non-illuminated or externally illuminated.
(B) For residential property, one on-site sign is permitted with a maximum sign area of six square feet. A maximum of three attached rider signs are permitted on each real estate sign identifying the agent, special feature, and/or sales status. On weekends and holidays, open house signs are permitted as needed to direct traffic from major collector and arterial streets to the subject property. One sign may be placed for each change in direction, to a maximum of five signs, each with a maximum sign area of six square feet.
(C) For non-residential property, one on-site sign is permitted per street frontage, each with a maximum sign area of nine square feet.
(20) Repair and maintenance. Sign repair and maintenance which does not alter the type, size, or location of any sign.
(21) Residential nameplates. One nameplate identifying the occupants of a dwelling unit, with a maximum sign area of two square feet.
(22) Service station fuel pricing signs. On-site service station fuel pricing signs in accordance with California Business and Professions Code Section 20880 et seq.
(23) Sign copy change. Sign copy changes that simply replace the sign face without any structural alteration.
(24) Signs on bus benches and shelters.
(25) Temporary community activity signs. Temporary community activity signs, as approved by the community development director, for a period not exceeding thirty days in duration.
(26) Time and temperature signs. Time and temperature signs in non-residential zones with a maximum sign area of twelve square feet.
(27) Vehicle signs. Vehicle signs attached to and an integral part of a motorized vehicle or bicycle, if such vehicle is used directly for the transportation purposes of a particular business.
(28) Window signs. Window signs, provided that all such signs (both temporary and permanent) do not cover more than a combined maximum of twenty-five percent of the total window area for each window, except as otherwise may be regulated by a discretionary permit.
(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).