§ 158.157 EXEMPTED SIGNS.
   Any sign conforming to the applicable standards set forth in the categories below is exempt from the permit requirements of this subchapter. Such sign must meet all other requirements of this subchapter and those described for its category.
Construction sign
1 temporary construction sign per lot with a maximum size of 16 square feet in the A-1 and all FP Districts and a maximum of 32 square feet in all other districts. Such signs must be removed within 7 days after final inspection by the Building Department
Directional/informational sign
Up to 4 free-standing on-premise signs per non-residential lot, with a maximum height of 6 feet and a maximum total of 16 square feet per sign and a maximum of 32 square feet total for all such signs; 1 off-premise sign for an institutional use may be allowed by special permit from the Zoning Administrator
Flags
Any official governmental flag, or flag displaying the recognized symbol of a non-profit organization or trade mark of a business or corporation. Flags may be lighted
Historical marker
A marker, monument, plaque or other type sign or notice located on public or private property which identifies, documents or records a historical event pertaining to the structure on which it is located; 1 sign per building no larger than 12 square feet is permitted
Home occupation sign
Home occupations shall be allowed either 1 free-standing, swinging yard sign, sometimes called a colonial sign, maximum of 3 square feet sign area, maximum 6 feet in height, minimum of 10 feet setback from any property line, or one 3- square-foot wall sign attached or adjacent to a face of a building
Incidental sign
A maximum of 2 signs per non-residential lot with a maximum of 4 square feet per sign
Institutional sign
An on-premise sign pertaining to a medical, charitable, religious, educational or civic institution with a maximum size of 40 square feet. Institutional signs may be lighted
Occupant sign
A wall sign identifying the name, address and/or occupation of the occupant of the building; 1 sign per building with a maximum of 3 square feet is permitted in the A-1 and all R Districts and 6 square feet in all other districts
Political sign
Political signs shall not be located in public right-of-way and shall not obstruct motorist vision at street intersections
Private directional sign
Permitted only within 660 feet of the Interstate 80 right-of-way in all agricultural, commercial and industrial districts. Maximum size permitted is 150 square feet
Public sign
Any sign required or specifically authorized for a public purpose by law, or by court or governmental order, rule or regulation. Public signs may be lighted
Real estate sign
1 real estate (for sale or for lease) sign per street frontage with a maximum height of 6 feet and a maximum size of 8 square feet, excluding mounting device and hardware for residential districts. Real estate signs in any non-residential district shall not exceed the size of sign that would be allowed for that district. Real estate signs must be removed within 7 days after the closing or lease of the premises, or after the listing expires. Real estate signs shall not be located in the public right-of-way, and cannot obstruct the view of motorists at street intersections
Sale sign
1 free-standing, on-premise sale sign per street frontage with a maximum size of 6 square feet. No sale sign shall remain longer than 1 day after the sale ends
Special event sign
Any temporary sign, banner, pennant, string light, streamer, balloon or similar item displayed on the premises of an establishment having a grand opening, anniversary or similar special event, not occurring more often than once every 3 months, including decorations or displays clearly incidental to and commonly associated with any national, local or religious holiday or celebration; 1 special event sign for other than holidays or celebrations is permitted, but shall not be displayed for more than 14 days, and signs for a holiday or celebration for not more than 60 consecutive days, or 60 days per calendar year. In no event shall any portable special event sign be located in or across any public right-of-way, except by approval of the City Council setting the authorized dates, location and size
Temporary portable sign and trailer sign without flashing lights
Allowed only by special approval of the Zoning Administrator. These signs may be lighted
Window sign
Window signs of a permanent nature which are installed or erected for 60 or more consecutive days shall not exceed 50% coverage of the window area to which the sign(s) is attached. Window signs of a temporary nature which are installed or erected for less than 60 consecutive days may exceed 50% window coverage
 
(2011 Code, § 34.0307.03) (Ord. 2373, passed 4-20-2020)