(A) Generally. The provisions of this subchapter shall govern the erection, alteration and maintenance of all signs and outdoor display structures, together with their appurtenant and auxiliary devices, with respect to location, size, content, construction, structure and fire safety. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit or restrict any other applicable regulations or ordinances relating to signs.
(B) Exempt signage. The provision of this subchapter shall not apply to:
(1) Flags. Flags of any nation, state, county, city or other governmental unit and any not-for-profit organization;
(2) Temporary holiday displays. Temporary decorations or displays celebrating the occasion of traditionally accepted patriotic, religious or local holidays or events;
(3) Traffic signs. The erection, construction and maintenance of official traffic, fire and police signs, signals and devices and markings of the state, county or city;
(4) Directional sign. Non-illuminated directional or informational signs of a public nature;
(5) Political signs. Political signs or signs announcing political candidates or issue;
(6) Garage sale signs. Residential garage or patio sale signs not to exceed six square feet provided the signs located upon the premises where the sale is taking place and is removed within 72 hours of being posted or erected;
(7) Real estate sale signs. Property real estate signs not exceeding six square feet in area, which advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which the signs are located only;
(8) Building identification signs. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials;
(9) Occupational signs. Non-illuminated professional name plates or occupational signs and home occupation signs not exceeding two square feet in area, wall-mounted adjacent to the main entrance of the building;
(10) Non-visible signs. Signs erected inside a building not visible through windows;
(11) Hospital directional signs. Informational or directional signs designating hospital emergency room entrances or drives; and
(12) Special displays. Special displays (see § 162.257(B)) provided the signs or displays are removed within 14 days of the conclusion or termination of the holiday, event or purpose promoted or advertised by the special display sign.
(1980 Code, § 29.1402) (Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 9240, passed 7-29-2013; Ord. 9255, passed 3-31-2014)