The following signs are permitted in all zoning districts without a zoning permit, provided they are kept in good condition, do not obstruct the visibility of the traveling public, are not located in the public right-of-way and comply with the provisions below:
(A) Any sign erected by a government agency to convey information about a public facility or service or to regulate, control or direct vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Such signs may be illuminated, flashing or moving as necessary for public safety.
(B) Signs which warn of safety hazards. Such signs may be illuminated.
(C) One real estate sign per street frontage on property for sale, lease or rent. The sign(s) shall be a maximum of four square feet in size in residential zoning districts and 32 square feet in nonresidential zoning districts. The sign(s) shall not be illuminated.
(D) Signs not exceeding four square feet in area. Such signs shall not be illuminated.
(E) Construction site identification signs on active construction sites. The sign(s) shall be a maximum of four square feet in size in residential zoning districts and 32 square feet in nonresidential zoning districts. The sign(s) shall not be illuminated and shall be removed within 30 days of the completion of the project.
(F) Incidental signs not exceeding four square feet in size or three feet in height if located closer than five feet from the right-of-way line. An INCIDENTAL SIGN is defined as one which carries no advertising message, directs traffic flow, indicates the location of ingress and egress points, directs certain activities to certain areas (e.g., parking or waiting) or provides other incidental information. The sign(s) may be illuminated.
(G) Streamers, pennants, balloons and similar devices. Such devices shall not be illuminated.
(H) Political and election signs displayed on private property provided such signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in area and may not be illuminated.
(1) Such signs shall be removed within 48 hours after the election or time which the purpose of the sign ceases to exist.
(2) Political signs shall not be located on public property, except at polling places on the day of the election, or in any right-of-way.
(3) Signs that do not conform to the terms of this subchapter may be removed and discarded by the Zoning Enforcement Officer without notice.
(Ord. passed 4-5-2010; Ord. passed 5-3-2021)