The following signs are exempt from the permit requirements of this Chapter and do not count toward the total sign area limit for a site, provided that they conform to applicable standards:
A. Address Signs. One nameplate, not exceeding two square feet in area, identifying the address of the property.
B. Barber Poles. Barber poles, not exceeding 18 inches in height, located on a non-residential zoned property and containing no lettering.
C. Commercial Displays On Vehicles. Signs on vehicles may be displayed, provided that:
1. The message pertains to the establishment of which the vehicle is an instrument or tool; and
2. The message does not utilize changeable copy or special illumination.
D. Decorations. Holiday and cultural observance decorations on private property. Decorations cannot include commercial advertising. This exemption includes strings of lights associated with a holiday decoration.
E. Flags. Flags may be erected and located in accordance with the following standards:
1. Location. Flagpoles must not be located within any required side yard setbacks.
2. Maximum Flagpole Height. If a flag is on a flag pole, the pole height must not exceed 30 feet or the distance from the base of the pole to the closest lot line plus two feet, whichever is less.
3. Maximum Size. The maximum individual flag area on a lot is 48 square feet in all zoning districts. Pennants, banners, feather banners, strings of ornamental fringes and streamers are not included in this exemption and are regulated under Section 17.48.130, Temporary Signs.
F. Government Signs. Official notices issued by a court, public body or office and posted in the performance of a public duty; notices posted by a utility or other quasi-public agency; signs erected by a governmental body to direct or regulate pedestrian or vehicular traffic; noncommercial bus stop signs erected by a public transit agency, or other signs required or authorized by law. This exemption also covers signs and banners for special civic events sponsored by the City, which may be displayed in public rights of way.
G. Interior Signs. Signs that are located entirely within a building or enclosed structure and not visible from the public right of way.
H. Mobile Vendor Signs. Signs and menu display boards fixed to mobile vending carts or food trucks that identify or advertise the name, product, or service provided by the vendor. Each mobile vending cart or food truck is limited to a maximum of eight square feet of sign area, plus a menu display board.
Figure 17.48.030(H): Mobile Vendor Signs
I. Newspaper Stands. Signs that are part of newspaper stands provided the sign area does not exceed four square feet.
K. Public Carrier Graphics. Graphic images mounted on carrier vehicles such as buses, taxicabs, and limousines that legally pass through the City.
L. Window Signs. Permanent Window Signs that conform to the standards of Section 17.48.110(I). (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2016-11 § 2 (part), 2016)