§ 17.60.2.020. Signs exempt from permit.

The following signs do not require sign permits. However, signage must be in compliance with this Code in all other respects.

A.

Flags, emblems, crests or insignia of any nation, or governmental subdivision. Such flag poles shall be limited in height equal to the maximum height allowed for primary structures in the zoning district in which it is located as depicted in 17.20.4 Exhibit 20-4.

B.

Government and Public Utility Signs. This includes traffic regulatory, warning signs, information or directional signs, temporary special event signs, public notices and identification signs for public buildings and grounds that are erected, installed or placed by or on behalf of any federal, State, county or City government. Public utility signs showing locations of underground facilities or public telephones, and safety signs on construction sites, are included within this exemption.

C.

Real estate signs. (See Exhibit 60-3 of this chapter.) Each premise that is for sale, lease or rent is allowed two (2) real estate signs no larger than six (6) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height in residential zoning districts or thirty-two (32) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height in commercial and industrial districts. A separate open house sign may be displayed during open house hours only. Signs must be placed a minimum of twelve (12) feet from the back of the curb.

D.

Construction signs placed during construction projects displaying the names of general and sub-contractors, architects, designers, financial underwriters, etc. provided that such signs do not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height in residential zoning districts or thirty-two (32) square feet in area and ten (10) feet in height in non residential districts. (See Exhibit 60-3 of this chapter.) Larger on-premise signs promoting a new development may be allowed by permit as a temporary sign. Signs must be placed a minimum of twelve (12) feet from the back of the curb.

E.

Ideological signs larger than sixteen (16) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height. Signs must be placed a minimum of twelve (12) feet from the back of the curb.

F.

On-premise ground level window signs that are no larger than one-third (1/3) of an architecturally distinct window. (See Exhibit 60-3 of this chapter.) Signs in windows above ground level are allowed for business identification purposes only and must not exceed one-fourth (¼) of the area of the displaying window.

G.

On-premise directional or incidental signs not exceeding four (4) square feet in area that are not designed to be legible from an off-premise position. Signs may not be placed within the clear vision triangle. (See Exhibit 60-3 of this chapter and 17.32.160 Intersection visibility.)

H.

Election related political signs no larger than sixteen (16) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height. Signs may be placed no earlier than 60 days prior to any election. Signs must be removed within seven (7) consecutive days after an election. When a primary election is held in September, successful candidates may leave signs up through the November general election. Political signs must be placed at least twelve (12) feet from the back of the curb. (See Exhibit 60-3 of this chapter.) Vehicular and pedestrian sight distances must be unobstructed.

I.

Non-illuminated temporary signs (such as banners and pole flags) for civic, charitable, educational, religious events/celebrations or special non-profit community events/celebrations are allowed without permit but placement must comply with provisions of this Code. Temporary signs must be placed a minimum of twelve (12) feet from the back of the curb. One (1) off-premise special event sign is allowed per premise. The sign is limited to thirty-six (36) square feet. The sign display is limited to ten (10) days before the event and must be removed within seventy-two (72) hours of the close of the event.

J.

Special community event light-pole banners which are allowed in the public right-of-way maintain the eight (8) feet clearance, from grade to bottom of banner. (See Exhibit 60-4 of this chapter.)

K.

Signs for approved home occupations, family day cares, adult group homes and other approved non-residential uses allowed in residential homes are allowed without permit, but shall conform to the following standards:

1.

No exterior display shall be permitted except allowed signage.

2.

Allowed signage is limited to one (1) non-illuminated sign, no larger than six (6) square feet in area per face and six (6) feet in height. Signs must be placed a minimum of twelve (12) feet from the back of the curb.

L.

Street number signs not exceeding four (4) square feet.

M.

Garage Sale signs not exceeding six (6) square feet displayed on the day of the sale only and must be placed a minimum of twelve (12) feet from the back of the curb. Signs placed on public property as well as signs not removed at the end of the sale will be subject to citation.

N.

Lawn, yard, placard or similar signs advertising a product, service or business is allowed to have two (2) lawn signs no larger than four (4) square feet each in area and four (4) feet in height in residential zoning districts or four (4) lawn signs no larger than four (4) square feet each in area and four (4) feet in height in commercial and industrial districts. The signs may be allowed for up to thirty (30) days. Signs must be placed a minimum of twelve (12) feet from the back of the curb.

(Ord. 3139, 2016)