The provisions of this title shall have no application to signs used exclusively for:
A. Traffic control devices, signs and markings erected or maintained by the city or the state on streets, highways, or other public rights of way under their respective jurisdictions.
B. The display of official notices used by any court or public body or official, or the posting of notices by any public officer in the performance of a duty, or by any person giving legal notice.
C. Any official flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation, state, city, or other political unit.
D. Handbills or placards not placed, affixed, erected or installed upon any property, building or structure.
(1979 Code § 15.04.020; amd. Ord. 81-45, 11-5-1981; Ord. 82-26, 6-17-1982; Ord. 87-4, 1-22-1987; Ord. 87-10, 2-26-1987; Ord. 96-61, 11-19-1996)