(a) Exempt signs are allowed without a sign permit and are not to be included in determinations of the allowable numbers, type and area of signs that require a sign permit. Nothing in this section shall exempt an individual who desires to erect a sign from the necessity of obtaining a building permit, should such be required by the Building Code. The signs identified in the remainder of this section are exempt from the requirement for a sign permit.
(b) COMMUNITY DECORATIONS.
(c) CONSTRUCTION SIGNS. Two signs up to a combined total of thirty-two (32) square feet and not exceeding a height of eight (8) feet above ground level; identifying parties involved in construction on the premises and future activity for which the construction is intended. Such signing is not to include the advertisement of any product. Removal is required within fourteen (14) days following completion of construction.
(d) DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. Parking lot and other private traffic directional signs, each not exceeding five (5) square feet in area. Such signs are to be limited to guidance of pedestrian or vehicular traffic within the premises on which they are located, and are not to display a logo or name of a product, establishment, service or any other advertising.
(e) DIRECTORY SIGNS. One sign or directory which does not exceed twenty (20) square feet on any single building wall, and not more than four (4) such signs for any group of buildings, and does not include general business signs as described in Section 1383.01
(14).
(f) HAZARD SIGNS.
(g) HOLIDAY DECORATION.
(h) HOUSE NUMBERS.
(i) INCIDENTAL SIGN, BUSINESS. The aggregate display area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet on any one premises.
(j) INCIDENTAL SIGN, RESIDENTIAL. The aggregate display area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet on any one premises. This category of sign includes those indicating the existence of a "neighborhood watch" or like groups.
(k) INTERNAL SIGNS.
(l) NAMEPLATE. The display shall not exceed two (2) square feet.
(m) OFFICIAL FLAGS.
(n) OFFICIAL SIGNS.
(o) PAINTED GRAPHICS. When located in other than residential zoning districts. Painted graphics are prohibited in residential districts.
(p) POLITICAL SIGNS. Temporary political signs not exceeding twenty (20) square feet total for each property, provided that campaign signs are not to be posted more than sixty (60) days preceding the election, and are to be removed within fourteen (14) days following the election. Signs shall not be placed in such a manner as to create a safety hazard.
(q) PROHIBITION SIGNS. Two (2) signs per property, with not more than four (4) square feet of display area.
(r) PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE SIGN.
(s) REAL ESTATE SIGNS.
A. FOR SALE SIGNS. Temporary signs indicating the property on which the sign is located is for sale, rent or lease. Only one sign is permitted to face each street adjacent to the property. Such signs may not exceed six (6) square feet.
B. MODEL HOMES. Temporary signs, banners and decorations attracting attention to a model home and sales office within a new subdivision, provided that the aggregate area of such signage is not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
C. OPEN HOUSE. Temporary signs or banners attracting attention to an open house, with signage having a maximum aggregate area of thirty-two (32) square feet, to be in place a maximum of seven (7) days.
(t) SUBDIVISION IDENTIFICATION MARKER. A single structure at the entrance to any subdivision or office or industrial park may not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in display area, nor may two or more, such structures at one entrance exceed an aggregate total display area of one hundred-fifty (150) square feet.
(u) TEMPORARY PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY. Such signs and decorative materials are not to be posted more than thirty (30) days preceding the event and are to be removed within seven (7) days following the event.
(v) WINDOW SIGNS. Window signs are exempt on business premises in business districts, but are prohibited in all residential zoned areas.
(w) TEMPORARY SIGNS. Such signs, excluding political signs, shall not be placed in any street right of way or on property of any other person other than the person or persons holding the sale. Said signs shall be removed on the day of the sale or the following day after the sale.
TABLE I
SIGNS THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM A SIGN PERMIT
SIGN DESC. | NUMBER | DISPLAY AREA IN SQ. FT. | ZONING DISTRICT | REMARKS |
Bulletin Board | 1 | 32 | All | No advertising, intended for community messages |
Construction | 2 | 32 | All | Display area is the aggregate allowed. Must be removed within 14 days after completion |
Canopy Signs | Not limited | 32 | Commercial uses as permitted in all districts except DD-H and NC | No encroachment on public right of way, except as provided in Section 1383.02(4) |
Community Decoration | Not limited | 32 | All | Limited to 30 days per event |
Directional | Not limited | 40 | All | No advertising. Each sign limited to not larger than 5 sq. ft. of display area |
Directory | 1 | 20 | Commercial uses as permitted in all districts | One 20 sq. ft. sign for one building and not more than 4 signs for a group of buildings |
Directory | 80 | Multiplexes and apts. as permitted in all districts | One 20 sq. ft. sign for one building and not more than 4 signs for a group of buildings | |
Hazard | Not limited | Not limited | All | Only for duration of hazard from construction, excavation or the like |
Holiday Decorations | Not limited | Not limited | All | Limited to 60 days per holiday season |
Incidental, Business | Not limited | 32 | Commercial uses as permitted in all districts, except NC, DD-H; industrial uses as permitted in R and I | Display area is aggregate per premises |
Incidental, Residential | Not limited | 32 | Residential and institutional uses as permitted in all districts | Display area is aggregate per premises |
TABLE I
SIGNS THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM A SIGN PERMIT
(Cont.)
SIGN DESC. | NUMBER | DISPLAY AREA IN SQ. FT. | ZONING DISTRICT | REMARKS |
Internal | N/A | N/A | All | Must not be visible for any public way |
Nameplate | 1 | 2 | All | Non-electric sign limited to name and profession only |
Official Flags | N/A | N/A | All | Limited to signs or flags erected, placed or installed by Federal, State or local government |
Official Signs | N/A | N/A | All | Limited to signs or flags erected, placed or installed by Federal, State or local government |
Painted Graphics | N/A | N/A | Any nonresidential use as permitted in all districts | No advertising |
Political | 1 | 32 | All | Limited to 60 days before election and 14 days after |
Prohibition | 2 | 4 | All | Permanently mounted, not tacked to a tree, post or other such object |
Public Service Message | 1 | 32 | Any nonresidential use as permitted in all districts | |
(a) For Sale, residential | 1 | 4 | All | |
(a) For Sale, other | 1 | 32 | All | |
(b) Model Home | 1 | 32 | All | Model home lot only |
(c) Open House | 1 | 150 | All | “Open House” lot only |
Subdivision | 3 | 150 | All | No advertising. Any one sign display area may not exceed 100 sq. ft. gross display area per entrance |
Temporary Promotional Display | Not limited | Not limited | All | Duration limited to 30 days prior to and 7 days following event |
Window Sign | Not limited | Not limited | All nonresidential uses as permitted in all districts | |
(Ord. 10-25-99.)