The following types of signs shall be exempt from the requirement of this subchapter:
(A) Temporary construction signs that identify the architects, engineers, contractors or other individuals or firms involved with a construction project. These signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and shall be removed when construction is completed;
(B) Government informational, utility, and legal noticing or signs;
(C) Real estate signs which identify the sale, lease, or rental of property. These signs shall not exceed eight square feet. The sign shall remain only as long as some portion of the property advertised for sale remains unsold, unleased, or not rented, or for a period of one-year, whichever period is shorter;
(D) Subdivision signs which advertise the sale of lots or residential units. There shall be no more than two signs on the site. These signs shall not exceed 28 square feet and shall not be allowed for more than one year;
(E) Temporary off-site subdivision and real estate signs may be erected that direct prospective purchasers to a subdivision that have lots or homes for sale. These signs shall not be erected for more than four days during any one-month period. The signs shall not exceed eight square feet;
(F) Political campaign signs which announce a candidate or political issue. These signs shall not exceed 32 square feet. Removal shall take place two weeks after the election;
(G) Flags, plaques, and banners;
(H) Address signs;
(I) Integral signs which have been built into a building when the sign has been carved into stone or fixed to the building using a metal plaque;
(J) Small signs which do not exceed four square feet and are fixed flat against a building and only announce the name and corporation of the building tenant(s) or the name of the commercial enterprise located within the buildings;
(K) Garage sales signs, provided such signs are removed three days after the sale is over; and
(L) Fuel price signs that are required to comply with state law.
(Ord. 2021-03, passed 12-7-2021)