The following signs are exempt from the regulations of this subchapter, except where such signs would be prohibited under § 153.067.
(A) Signs not visible from beyond the boundaries of the property on which they are located.
(B) Signs of a governmental body including but not limited to traffic, health and public safety, crime control and prevention; building identification, directional, informational, and welcome signs; official notices or advertisements related to any court actions; the location of underground utilities; historical markers or monuments; and other community service signs approved by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Murphy.
(C) Trade names and graphics which are located on gas pumps, newspaper, and soft drink and similar vending devices.
(D) Flags, badges, or insignia of any governmental, non-profit, or religious organization.
(E) Seasonal/holiday signs and decorations associated with a national or religious holiday.
(F) Warning of danger signs posted by utility or construction companies.
(G) Signs painted on or attached to licensed operational vehicles used in the normal day-to-day operations of the business indicating the name of the business, unless the primary use of the vehicle is for the display of signs.
(H) Signs required by law, statute, or ordinance.
(I) No trespassing, no loitering, and similar private warning signs.
(J) Incidental signs.
(K) Construction site identification signs.
(L) Signs painted on or displayed in windows.
(M) Temporary lighting and displays as part of customary holiday decorations and displayed up to 45 days prior to said holiday.
(N) For-sale signs on private vehicles.
(O) Names and lettering on mail boxes and newspaper tubes.
(P) Signs denoting a product being sold out of a vending machine, telephone booth, gasoline pump, or newspaper stand and actually located on same.
(Q) Signs displayed on the inside of a business that are not visible from any public street or walkway.
(R) Signs related to trespassing or public safety, such as danger from animals.
(S) Church signs located on church property.
(T) Signs promoting municipal, school, or civic events.
(Ord. passed 4-1-2024)