The following signs may be erected without a permit. Such signs, however, shall be subject to all other provisions of this chapter:
(a) Any temporary sign, as defined in Section 1317.02(b)(33), except for those temporary signs that exceed the standards cited in the sections below.
(b) Signs or posters concerning candidates for elective office, public issues and similar matter to be decided by public election, to be removed no later than one (1) week after such election, subject to penalty. Such signs shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area, shall not be illuminated, and shall not be located within a public right-of-way nor be affixed to any public utility pole or street tree. In addition, such sign shall not be located in any manner so as to create a safety or visibility hazard. Signs that exceed the standard of this section shall require a sign permit.
(c) Signs that indicate the sale, development, rental or lease of a particular structure or land area, provided such sign does not exceed eight (8) square feet in area. One such sign shall be allowed per street front. Such signs shall not be located in a public right-of-way.
(d) Credit card decals, store hour specifications, “open” or “closed” signs, or similar signs that do not display any advertising message, and do not exceed an aggregate area of eight (8) square feet.
(e) Signs, which do not exceed eight (8) square feet in size and mounted or attached flat or parallel onto a building face of an administrative, business or professional office building where more than one tenant is located and which has individual and separate entities.
(f) A sign which advertises the sale of personal property, such as a garage sale, yard, porch or moving sale sign, provided such sign is displayed for a time period not greater than three (3) consecutive days, and is not to be located in a public right-of-way or affixed to any public utility pole or street tree. Such signs shall not be located in such a manner so as to create a safety or visibility hazard.
(g) Temporary construction signs which display the identification of the construction project, including identification of the contractors, architects and other construction principals. Such construction signs shall be limited to one (1) per construction site, shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area and shall be removed upon completion of construction or the commencement of occupancy, whichever event occurs first. Such signs shall not be located within the public right-of-way.
(h) Signs promoting community events and programs which last for a time period of fourteen (14) days or less and which are sponsored by nonprofit, public, educational, religious and charitable organizations. All such signs shall be removed not later than three (3) days after the scheduled activity.
(i) Signs erected in parks or play fields, denoting sponsorship or support for youth sports or similar activities.
(j) Signs determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals to be similar to those specified in subsections (a) - (i) herein.
(Ord. 23-18. Passed 11-26-18.)