The following signs are exempt from this Chapter.
(a) Traffic control or other regulatory signs erected by federal, state, county, township, or city governmental authority, and such signs on private property that meet the Minimum Traffic Control Standards of the Ohio Department of Transportation.
(b) Any public notice or warning required by a valid and applicable state or local law, regulation, ordinance, or court.
(c) Signs advocating political, religious, or philosophical points of view that are located on private property.
(d) Temporary signs, banners, or decorations customarily associated with or in recognition of holidays, personal celebrations, or achievements such as birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, weddings, grand openings, and similar activities located on the premises of the event and not displayed for more than thirty (30) days.
(e) Hand-held signs.
(Ord. 08-18. Passed 5-15-08.)
(f) Temporary signs promoting institution activities and non-profit activities located on private property, not displayed for more than fourteen (14) days, not in the right-of-way, and with a maximum size of 60.4 sq. ft.
(g) If any of the above signs are posted in the right-of-way or pose a safety concern they may be moved or removed by the City Zoning Inspector.
(h) Any announcements for City wide activities held by the City.
(Ord. 15-22. Passed 7-2-15.)