The following signs are exempt from permit:
(A) Nameplate and address signs;
(B) Official signs of a public or governmental agency;
(C) On premise agriculture signs not exceeding six square feet;
(D) On premise bulletin boards for charitable or religious organizations provided the signs do not exceed 32 square feet;
(E) On premise real estate signs not exceeding six square feet;
(F) Open signs, mounted inside a window (may include lighting);
(G) Political signs as provided in this chapter;
(H) Private and commercial name plates and street address identification signs or no trespassing signs when such signs do not exceed two square feet;
(I) Public utility signs;
(J) Signs not visible beyond the lot or parcel on which they are located;
(K) Signs on a vehicle operated in the normal course of business;
(L) Holiday signs and decorations no more than 30 days prior to the holiday and removed within ten days following that holiday except for Christmas when the decorations may be erected on October 15. Holiday decorations shall be removed not more than 15 days after the pertinent holiday; and
(M) Temporary on-site signs such as window signs.
(Ord. 939, passed 3-27-2014)