§ 410-83
Signs that do not require permits
[Amended 10-23-1997 by Ch. No. 2470; 8-25-2004 by Ch. No. 2739; 2-25-2010 by Ch. No. 2934]
- A. Governmental. Signs of every kind and nature erected by or on behalf of any federal, state or local government agency, including official traffic control or informational signs, hazard warning signs, City-sponsored outdoor murals, legal notices, railroad crossing signs or other similar signs required by law.
- B. Signage that does not exceed one square foot in area, is nonilluminated and is limited to a total area of two square feet per structure.
- C. Signs that cannot be seen from the public right-of-way.
- D. Temporary signs. The following signs, whether fixed or portable, are permitted in all zones.
- (1) Signs for events; provided, however, that no such temporary sign may be erected for a period of more than 45 consecutive days in any year nor more than 30 days prior to the event, plus the duration of the event, with a total of 60 cumulative days throughout the year.
- (a) Within all residential and riverfront zones, such signs shall not exceed a total area of 12 square feet and shall be set back a minimum of six feet from any property line.
- (b) Within all commercial zones, such signs shall not exceed a total area of 32 square feet and shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any property line.
- (c) Within all manufacturing zones, such signs shall not exceed a total area of 32 square feet and shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any property line.
- (1) Signs for events; provided, however, that no such temporary sign may be erected for a period of more than 45 consecutive days in any year nor more than 30 days prior to the event, plus the duration of the event, with a total of 60 cumulative days throughout the year.