§ 62-3307. Exemptions from permit requirement.

The following types of signs do not require a permit, provided that the sign complies with the applicable provisions of this article:

(1)

Change of copy. Any change of sign copy or the repainting of any sign face shall not require a permit.

(2)

Traffic regulatory, directional and instructional signs. Traffic regulatory, directional, and instructional signs erected by authorized agents of the county or state, a municipality, the federal government or a private development for the safety and welfare of the public shall not require a permit. However, such signs must comply with all applicable standards of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

(3)

Identification signs. Identification signs which do not require a permit include signs identifying only the name and address of the owners, occupants or buildings. Such signs shall not exceed an area of two square feet for a single-family residential structure or four square feet for a multiple-family, nonresidential or mixed use structure.

(4)

Flags and banners. Flags shall be exempt from permitting when the flag is displayed on a flag pole. Flags and banners shall meet the criteria set forth in subsection 62-3316(g).

(5)

Memorial signs. Memorial signs, including the names of buildings, dates of erection or historical data, shall be exempt from permitting when cut into any masonry surface, inlaid into the face or foundation or affixed to the face of a building.

(6)

Window signs. Window signs shall not require a permit, but shall not exceed 50 percent coverage of each individual window. Special event signs for nonprofit organizations, open and closed signs and signs indicating hours of operation shall not be used in calculating the 50 percent maximum.

(7)

Machine or equipment signs. Signs incorporated on machinery or equipment at the manufacturer's or distributor's level, which identify or advertise only the product or service dispensed by the machine or equipment, shall be exempt from permitting. These include but are not limited to signs customarily affixed to vending machines, newspaper racks and telephone booths. Gasoline and fuel pricing signs shall be exempt when required by law to be posted.

(8)

Political campaign signs. Nonilluminated political campaign signs and public issue signs shall be exempt from permitting, subject to the requirements of section 62-3317.

(9)

Holiday signs. Holiday signs, emblems, symbols and decorations for national or religious holiday observance shall be exempt from permitting.

(10)

Garage sale signs. Garage sale signs shall be exempt from permitting subject to the requirements set forth in section 62-3317.

(11)

Real estate signs. Signs for sale, lease or rental of real estate shall be exempt from permitting, subject to the requirements of section 62-3317. Real estate signs also include open house and model home signs.

(12)

Vehicular signs. Vehicular signs shall be exempt from permitting.

(13)

Public convenience and warning signs. Signs which identify the location of restrooms and public telephones and signs which indicate dangers of trespassing, swimming and animals shall be exempt from permitting.

(14)

Historical markers. Any sign, banner or symbol used for the purpose of designating a historical structure, place or site recognized by a governmental entity shall be exempt from permitting.

(15)

Temporary construction signs. Any temporary project sign under 32 square feet in size shall be exempt from permitting, subject to the provisions of section 62-3317, as applicable.

(Code 1979, § 14-40(D); Ord. No. 97-39, § 2, 10-7-97; Ord. No. 2011-34, § 6, 12-13-11)