The following shall not be considered as creating a sign and therefore shall not be required to have a sign permit unless otherwise specified:
(A) Changeable copy. The changing of advertising copy or messages on an approved sign such as a theater marquee or an electronic message center and similar approved signs, which are specifically designed for use of replaceable copy.
(B) Maintenance. Painting, repainting, cleaning, or other normal maintenance and repair of a sign or sign structure unless a structural change is involved, or a change in copy is involved.
(C) Political campaign signs. Political campaign signs announcing candidates seeking public political office shall:
(1) Be confined within private property and not within the street right-of-way;
(2) Be permitted no more than 60 days prior to a scheduled election;
(3) Be removed within 14 days after they election for which they were made; and
(4) Not require a permit.
(Am. Ord. 2023-16, passed 8-9-23)