§ 21-5. Signs Exempt from Permitting Requirements

The following signs are exempt from the permit and/or permit fee requirements of this chapter, unless they have an electrical connection, in which event an electrical permit shall be required. All exempt signs must comply with the minimum requirements of these regulations related to zoning classification, setback, size limitation and construction. The square footage of sign area used for exempt signs in non-residential zoned districts shall apply to, and be counted as part of, the maximum sign area allowable for a particular parcel.

(A)

One (1) shingle sign having a face area of not more than two and one-half square feet (2 ½'), located over a show window or door of a business establishment.

(B)

Paper signs located on the interior show windows only of commercial establishments.

(C)

Temporary signs as outlined in Section 21-16.

(D)

[Reserved.]

(E)

Governmental Signs.

(F)

House identification, address numbers or bronzed or cut masonry nameplates attached to a building face that do not exceed two (2) square feet.

(G)

Signs incorporated onto machinery or equipment by a manufacturer or distributor,, such as signs customarily affixed to vending machines, newspaper racks, telephone booths and gasoline pumps.

(H)

[Reserved.]

(I)

Signs carried by a person.

(J)

Repainting or otherwise changing the copy of a sign that does not alter any other portion of the sign or sign structure shall not require a permit.

(K)

Painted signs are exempt from permitting but subject to review for compliance with the maximum sign area calculations outlined in this chapter and compliance with Section 21-6.

(L)

Window signs are exempt from permitting provided that the sign covers less than forty (40) percent of the window. Window signs which exceed a coverage area of forty (40) percent are prohibited.

(M)

Murals are exempt from permitting. However, murals which can be seen from the public right-of-way must be approved by the City Council through a resolution.

(Ord. No. 2017-01, § 1, 4-5-17)