(a) Prior to erecting, moving, adding to, changing in any manner, or structurally altering any sign (unless otherwise noted), approval shall be obtained through the appropriate approval process from those listed in Section 1107.02. No sign shall be permitted which overhangs or is located on public property except as provided herein.
(b) Exceptions.
(1) For the purpose of this Zoning Code, "sign" does not include signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function, or required by any law, ordinance, or governmental regulation.
(2) Nonilluminated, residential identification signs of not greater than two square feet.
(3) Directional signs not more than four square feet in area. There shall be no more than two signs at each entrance.
(4) Nonilluminated real estate signs, advertising the sale, rental, or lease of property on which they are located not over twelve square feet in area. The sign may be located within the Village right of way in areas where the sign cannot be seen if placed on private property.
(5) One sign of a painter, roofer, or other contractor erected during the period when the contractor is performing work on a property, provided that the area of the sign shall not exceed thirty-two square feet, and is nonilluminated. The sign shall be removed within five days after the work has been completed.
(6) Signs indicating private garage or yard sales or private sales of a similar temporary nature, providing the signs are less than six square feet and are removed after the activity is over.
(7) Signs associated with a campaign, election, or other civic affair, providing the signs are no larger than ten square feet. The signs shall be removed within five days after the affair.