1339.04 EXCEPTIONS.

   The provisions of Section 1339.03 shall not apply to the following types of signs:

   (a)   Temporary Signs.

      (1)   Real estate signs not over ten square feet in area which advertise only the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which the sign is located.

      (2)   Bulletin boards not over twenty square feet in area for public, charitable or religious institutions when such bulletin board is located on the premises of such institutions.

      (3)   Signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor, when placed upon work under construction, and not exceeding forty square feet in area.

      (4)   Advertising copy or message on a painted, printed or changeable letter sign.

      (5)   Repainting, cleaning or repair maintenance which does not involve an alteration or change in the structural members of the sign or an increase in the total advertising area of the sign.

      (6)   Any sign denoting only the name and profession of an occupant in a commercial building, public institution, other building or dwelling and not exceeding three total square feet in area.

(7)   Projecting signs not more than one and one-half total square feet in area.

      (8)   Non-electric signs six square feet or less which are mounted on a building or six square feet or less mounted in the ground with a maximum height of six feet.

   (b)   Temporary Signs which require a permit:

      (1)    "Sunflower" or other rented changeable letter signs.

      (2)    Any other temporary sign not covered under Paragraph (a).

   (c)   General Provisions.

      (1)   All temporary signs under paragraph (a) which promote a special sale or event may be placed not more than thirty (30) days before the initial date of the sale or event and shall he removed not more than five (5) days after such special sale or event. Temporary signs requiring a permit shall be placed not more than thirty (30) days from date of permit and shall be removed not more than live (5) days after the expiration of such permit.

      (2)   No banners or pennants shall be allowed unless used as a temporary business/announcement sign.

      (3)   All temporary signs which existed prior to the date of the revised ordinance, shall be removed within 30 days of the date that this new ordinance is adopted.

      (4)   All temporary signs shall further comply with the provision of Section 1339.23.

   (d)   Historic Preservation. Signs and marquees which (1) maintain and enhance the distinctive character of historical areas and properties, or (2) safeguard the heritage of the City by preserving sights, structures or portions thereof which reflect elements of the City's cultural, social or architectural heritage, upon application to and approval by the Chief of the Bureau of Buildings, Inspections, Licenses and Permits and the City Engineer as to the applicant's proposed location, construction and erection thereof.

      (Ord. 94-185. Passed 9-6-94.)