The following types of signs do not require a permit from the Zoning Administrator; however, each exempt sign must comply with height, area, and location regulations set forth in the regulations for each zoning district.
(a) Plaques or tablets denoting the name of the building and/or date of erection thereof.
(b) Traffic or other signs erected and maintained by the City or any other Governmental Agency, signs containing governmental legal notices and all other similar signs required by law to be posted.
(c) Official federal, state or local government flags, emblems and historical markers.
(Ord. 2007-24. Passed 2-13-07.)
(d) Temporary non-commercial signs displaying messages, including real estate signs, construction signs, political signs, garage and yard sale signs and temporary promotional signs. Such signs shall not be located within the public right-of-way and shall be allowed to remain on a premises for a period of time as designated below:
(Ord. 2012-45. Passed 5-22-12.)
(Ord. 2012-45. Passed 5-22-12.)
(1) Real estate signs shall be removed within three days of closing of sale on the property.
(2) Construction signs shall be removed upon completion of work.
(3) Political signs shall be removed three days after the date of election, if the political sign relates to an election. One sign for each political candidate is permitted.
(4) Garage or yard sale signs shall not be displayed for more than ten days and not more frequently than once in each three month period for the same premises. (Ord. 2007-24. Passed 2-13-07.)
(5) Temporary promotional signs intended to promote or advertise special events shall not be erected more than seven calendar days prior to the event, and all signs must be removed within three days after the completion of the event. (Ord. 2012-45. Passed 5-22-12.)
(e) Window signs located inside or behind a window, provided that the window sign is located in a building where a commercial or an industrial use is permitted as a principal use. No window shall advertise products or services not provided or for sale on the premises. Window signs and advertising not-for-profit and civic functions shall be permitted.