§ 74-3. Exemptions.

(a)

Signs erected by a public officer in the performance of his duties, including, but not limited to, public notices, safety signs, danger signs, traffic and street signs, memorial plaques, and historical markers, shall be exempt from the provisions of this article.

(b)

The following types of signs shall be exempt from the permit requirements of section 74-49 and shall not count towards the maximum aggregate sign area limits provided in subsection 74-85(g):

(1)

Non-illuminated, temporary freestanding signs (excluding banners which are regulated in accordance with section 74-81. For R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-3a zoning districts there will be no limitation). For C-1, C-2, C-3, I-N, N-S, I, and A-G zoning districts each lot will be allowed not more than two signs up to four square feet. In addition, each sign shall not be greater than three feet above ground level. These signs shall not be located within the public street right-of-way and shall be no closer than ten feet to the back of curb of a public roadway.

(2)

Numerals displayed for the purpose of identifying the property.

(3)

Seasonal displays located outside of the public right-of-way that are erected for a maximum period of 30 days, no more than twice a year.

(4)

Political signs.

(5)

Real estate signs advertising the sale, rental, or lease of the land or building upon which such sign is located.

(6)

Signs located on the premises in conjunction with active construction or property improvement projects.

(7)

Memorial signs or tablets, including names of buildings and dates of erection of buildings cut into masonry, bronze, or similar materials.

(c)

Every parcel may display no more than two flags that shall not count toward the maximum aggregate sign area limits provided in subsection 74-85(g) without obtaining a permit. Flagpoles in residential zoned districts, shall not exceed 25 feet in height or the height of the primary structure, whichever is less. Flagpoles in commercial or industrial zoned districts shall not exceed 60 feet in height or the height of the primary structure whichever is less. The dimensions of any flag shall be proportional to the flagpole height such that the hoist side of the flag shall not exceed 50 percent of the vertical height.

(Code 1986, § 5-188; Ord. No. O-05-08-19, 8-18-2005; Ord. No. O-2015-9, Exh. A, 6-18-2015)