The following signs are exempt from the enforcement of these sign regulations, and from the requirement in this Code that a permit be obtained for the erection of permanent signs, provided they are not placed or constructed so as to create a hazard of any kind:
A. Signs that are not designed or located so as to be visible from any street or adjoining property.
B. Signs of two (2) square feet or less and signs that include no letters, symbols, logos, or designs in excess of two (2) inches in vertical or horizontal dimension, provided that such sign, or combination of such signs, does not constitute a sign prohibited by Section 5.02.02 of this Code.
C. Signs necessary to promote health, safety and welfare, and other regulatory, statutory, traffic control or directional signs erected on public property with permission as appropriate from the State of Florida, the United States, Bay County, or the City of Mexico Beach.
D. Legal notices and official instruments.
E. Decorative flags and bunting for a celebration, convention, or commemoration of significance to the entire community when authorized by the City Commission for a prescribed period of time.
F. Holiday lights and decorations.
G. Flags, emblems, or insignias of the United States, State of Florida, Bay County, or the City of Mexico Beach.
H. Signs incorporated into machinery or equipment by a manufacturer or distributor, which identify or advertise only the product or service dispensed by the machine or equipment, such as signs customarily affixed to vending machines, newspaper racks, telephone booths, and gasoline pumps.
I. Advertising and identifying signs located on taxicabs, buses, trailers, trucks, or vehicle bumpers. Except for signs identified in Paragraph 5.02.02, Subparagraph “V”.
J. Public warning signs to indicate the dangers of trespassing, swimming, animals, or similar hazards.
K. Strings of light bulbs used on commercially developed parcels for commercial purposes, other than traditional holiday decorations.
L. Religious displays.
M. Sandwich/Sandwich Board Signs with a sign face of four (4) square feet or less. Sandwich signs shall be in good taste, located on private property, and with a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet between consecutive signs. There shall be a maximum of two (2) sandwich signs per parcel and/or business.
N. Under canopy signs which shall be limited to two (2) per occupancy and no more than four (4) square feet per sign.
O. Signs, commonly referred to as “wind signs,” consisting of one (1) or more pennants, ribbons, spinners, streamers, captive balloons, or other objects or material fastened in such a manner as to move upon being subjected to pressure by wind and determined to be in good taste by the Planning and Zoning Board.
(Ord. 711, passed 2-5-2019)