(A) Signs. The following signs are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
(1) Signs not exceeding two square feet in area which identify the names and occupants but do not denote commercial activity.
(2) Flags and insignias of a governmental unit, church, organization or political entity except in connection with a commercial promotion.
(3) Legal notices, identification, informational, warning, trespassing, or directional or architectural features of buildings.
(4) Memorial plaques and historical markers.
(5) Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings.
(6) One real estate sign for each frontage, not exceeding six square feet, indicating the sale, rental, or lease of the premises.
(7) Traffic or directional signs placed by a municipality or state. An exempt sign may be illuminated but may not be flashing or animated.
(B) Temporary, portable, or moving signs. Issuance of the permit shall be for a maximum of 90 days. A portable sign may not be placed in a street or highway right-of-way or sidewalk or where it blocks traffic vision. All temporary signs must conform to the requirements of this chapter and are subject to the inspection, removal, and penalties provided by this chapter.
(C) Agricultural uses.
(1) All structures located on 20+ acres that are used for agricultural purposes are exempt from permit fees.
(2) All taxpayers that file an Agricultural Section F with their taxes are exempt from permit fees.
(3) All structures located on 20+ acres that are used for personal/residential storage require a building permit as per the residential accessory permit fees.
(4) All electrical services for agricultural structures require a building permit as per the residential electric permit fee.
(D) Governmental uses. All structures constructed for the county, or for any town, city, township, school corporation, or public library, or any department and agency thereof, located within the county and funded at least 75% by county taxes, are exempt from permit fees.
(BC Ord. 2003-14, passed 7-15-03; Am. BC Ord. 2006-11, passed 7-26-06)