§ 202-7. Signs exempt from permit requirements.

A sign permit is not required for the signs listed in this section. Such exemptions, however, shall not be construed to relieve the owner from meeting the proper location, erection, removal and maintenance requirements set forth in §§ 202-10 and 202-11 of this chapter.

A. 

Government signs: signs erected by or on behalf or pursuant to the authorization of a governmental body, including legal notices, informational signs, or regulatory signs.

B. 

Flags: flags, pennants or insignia of any governmental or nonprofit organization when not displayed in connection with a commercial promotion or as an advertising device.

C. 

Address signs: signs not exceeding two square feet in area and bearing only property numbers, post box numbers, names of occupants of premises, or other identification not having commercial connotations.

D. 

Street signs: signs erected by the City, county, state or federal government for street names, traffic control, or direction and information.

E. 

Property direction signs: signs solely for the purpose of directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property that does not exceed three feet square.

F. 

Handicap signs: not exceeding four square feet each and bearing no advertising material.

G. 

Architectural features or artwork: integral decorative or architectural features of buildings or works of art as long as they are first approved by the Planning Commission and such features or works do not contain letters, trademarks, moving parts, or lights.

H. 

Small accessory signs: any sign erected on a premises which is no more than two square feet in area, such as "no trespassing" signs, or signs warning of animals. The total area of all small accessory signs on one premises shall not exceed eight square feet, except in residential areas, where such signs shall not exceed six square feet.

I. 

Political signs: Political signs shall be permitted subject to the following conditions:

(1) 

Political signs shall be placed on private property only and only with the permission of the property owner.

(2) 

Political signs cannot be located within a local, county or state right-of-way, attached to any utility pole, other sign or sign parts or landscaping, including trees.

(3) 

Political signs can only be freestanding, lawn or wall signs.

(4) 

Size, height and time limitations set forth in §§ 202-10 and 202-11.

(5) 

No more than one sign per candidate or issue shall be permitted at one location.

J. 

Real estate signs: Temporary signs used for advertising land or buildings for rent, lease and/or sale shall be permitted only on the land or building intended to be rented, leased and/or sold with the permission of the property owner.

K. 

Open house signs: Open house signs shall be permitted between the sidewalk and the curb at the corner of intersections between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on the day the residence is open for viewing. Real estate and open house signs may be regulated by the Police Department to insure compliance with this chapter to insure that they in no way impede or become a hazard to traffic. Open house signs or real estate signs found in violation of this section may be removed and taken to City Hall. Any sign not recovered within 48 hours may be destroyed by the City.

L. 

Temporary window signs or interior placards: Temporary widow signs or placards are allowed without a permit, subject to the regulations in § 202-10.

M. 

Historic markers: Historical markers under the authority of the local, state or federal government are allowed without a permit.

N. 

Temporary placards: A temporary placard not exceeding two square feet may be placed on private property without a permit for a period not to exceed 24 hours.

O. 

Light strings and holiday decorations: These items are permitted during the holiday seasons without a permit.

P. 

Umbrella: a sign or advertising that is an integral part of a fabric umbrella, used primarily to provide shade or cover to customers at a dining table within an approved outdoor dining area in conjunction with a licensed food service area.

Q. 

Construction sign: A sign under 64 square feet advertising the name of the company doing the construction or repair work on the premises where the sign is located shall be permitted once a building permit for construction has been issued. It shall be removed immediately after the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy.

R. 

Help wanted signs: Help wanted signs are permitted on a temporary basis when soliciting employees for the place of business where posted. If the sign remains in place for over a week, a permit shall be required.