§ 78-173. Exempt signs.

The following signs are exempt from the permitting requirements of this article so long as they are not placed or constructed so as to create a hazard of any kind and also meet the design standards set forth in this article:

(1)

Address signs.

(2)

Artwork.

(3)

Bulletin boards.*

(4)

Bus shelter signs.

(5)

Contractor signs.*

(6)

Community information signs.

(7)

Decorative flags and bunting.*

(8)

Development signs (only when development is under construction).*

(9)

Flags or insignias of governmental, religious, charitable, fraternal or other organizations.

(10)

Holiday or seasonal lights and decorations.

(11)

Legal notices and official instruments.

(12)

Memorial signs or tablets; including names of buildings and dates of erection.

(13)

Occupational signs.

(14)

Political signs.

(15)

Professional nameplates.

(16)

Public warning signs.

(17)

Real estate or rental signs.*

(18)

Religious displays.

(19)

Signs in buildings not visible from any street or adjoining property.

(20)

Street, traffic or warning signs erected by a governmental agency or authorized designee.

(21)

Wind signs such as flag, sail, teardrop, or feather banners, pennants, streamers or similar objects and balloons, on a temporary basis of up to 30 consecutive days per calendar year.*

(22)

Window signs.

(23)

Yard sale signs.*

In addition to the above, signs that are owned and erected, constructed, posted, painted, modified, relocated or maintained by the city shall be exempted from the provisions of this article.

Signs denoted by an asterisk (*) shall be considered temporary signs and be regulated by section 78-176, "Sign standards and regulations" of this article.

(Ord. of 9-25-06; Ord. No. 2015-06, §§ 1(1),(2), 8-4-15)