§ 54-41. Exemptions.

The following signs shall be exempt from the requirements of this article and the requirement that a permit be obtained for the erection of permanent signs, provided, such signs shall not be placed or constructed so as to create a hazard of any kind:

(1)

Signs which are not designed or located so as to be visible from any street or adjoining property.

(2)

Signs of four square feet or less, and which do not include letters, symbols, logos or designs in excess of two inches in vertical or horizontal dimension, provided, such signs, or combination of such signs, do not constitute a sign prohibited by section 54-42.

(3)

Signs which are necessary to promote health, safety and welfare, and other regulatory, statutory, traffic control or directional signs erected on public property.

(4)

Legal notices and official instruments.

(5)

Holiday lights and decorations.

(6)

Memorial signs or tablets containing names of buildings, dates of erection and other information when inscribed in a masonry surface or metal plaque and permanently affixed to the side of a building.

(7)

Public warning signs which indicate the dangers of trespassing, swimming, animals or similar hazards.

(8)

Signs carried by persons.

(9)

Religious displays.

(10)

Construction signs which do not exceed 32 square feet in size.

(11)

Real estate yard signs which do not exceed four square feet in size in residential districts, or 32 square feet in size in nonresidential districts.

(12)

Signs indicating yard or garage sales, provided, such signs are removed within 48 hours.

(13)

Political signs placed 30 days prior to the election, and such signs shall be taken down within 15 days after the election. The candidate shall post a bond of $150.00 prior to the posting of such political signs, which deposit shall be returned 30 days after the election if all of the signs have been taken down.

(14)

Historic identification signs affixed to a building.

(15)

The flag of the United States or the state.

(16)

Signs erected by the city which identify festival days or events.

(Ord. No. 98-1, art. 4, § 4.02.00, 3-3-1998)