(A) Generally. The following signs shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter; provided, that no sign shall be exempt from the provisions of § 152.166(D) of this chapter.
(B) Exempt signs.
(1) Official notices authorized by a court, public body or public safety official;
(2) Directional, warning or information signs authorized by federal, state, county or municipal governments;
(3) Memorial plaques, building identification signs and building cornerstones when cut or carved into a masonry surface or when made of noncombustible material and made an integral part of the building or structure;
(4) The flag of a government or noncommercial institution, such as a school;
(5) Religious symbols and seasonal decorations within the appropriate public holiday season;
(6) Works of art displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise where the enterprise does not receive direct commercial gain; and
(7) Street address sign and combination nameplate and street address signs that contain no advertising copy and which do not exceed six square feet in area.
(Ord. 08-02, passed 2-19-2008; Ord. passed 2-2-2010)