The purpose of not requiring a permit for some signage is to exempt certain signs that are frequently used, often by private citizens, and that typically have less of an impact on the public safety and aesthetic concerns of the community. Signs permitted under this Section count towards the maximum sign area and maximum number of signs allowed per use. A permit is not required for:
(a) Signs required by law.
(b) Flags up to sixteen (16) square feet.
(c) The changing of messages on marquees and the repair of an existing permitted sign, except that repair of a nonconforming sign must comply with this code.
(d) Temporary signs as follows, subject to sign area and height limitations of the district in which the sign is located:
(1) One (1) sign, no illumination, no more than twelve (12) square feet in area, located on property where a building permit is active.
(2) On any property for sale or rent, one sign with a total area of up to twelve (12) square feet and a maximum height of six (6) feet.
(3) On dwellings, no more than four (4) temporary signs with a total area of no more than twelve (12) square feet, and that are removed within thirty (30) days after being erected.
(4) Window signs, provided that the total area of window signs does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total area of all windows on each building façade, and such signs are removed within thirty (30) days after being erected.
(5) On any property where a new use began activity within the last six (6) months, banners for not more than fifteen (15) days.
(e) Two (2) minor signs per use.
(f) Pavement markings. Any sign applied directly and entirely to and flush with an asphalt, concrete, or similar paved surface.
(g) A permanent window sign, provided that the aggregate area of all window signs on each window or door does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total area of the window or door. (Ord.319. Passed 6-18-24.)