§ 118-7. Signs allowed in all zoning districts.
The sign types provided for in this section shall be allowed in all zoning districts, in addition to those sign types provided for in the chart referenced in section 118-3. Further, the sign types provided for in this section are exempt from the permitting requirements of this code provided they must still meet all other applicable code requirements and provided further they are not placed or constructed so as to create an immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare:
(1)
[Signs of governmental agencies.] Signs authorized by statute or ordinance when erected on public property by governmental agencies having jurisdiction.
(2)
[Signs required by law.] Legal notices and official instruments when required by law.
(3)
Warning signs and safety signs. Warning signs and safety signs, not exceeding four square feet in sign area, shall be allowed in all zoning districts. The maximum height for these signs shall be six feet unless otherwise required by applicable law.
(4)
[Temporary holiday decorations.] Decorations that pertain to legal or other recognized holidays or to a season of the year which are of a temporary nature.
(5)
Temporary real estate signs. A temporary sign advertising the sale, rental, or lease of the premises or part of the premises on which the sign is displayed temporarily. For each parcel within the city, one temporary real estate sign pertaining to the sale or lease of the premises or portion thereof on which the sign is located may be displayed on each frontage per parcel of land. However, when more than one dwelling unit or nonresidential space on a parcel of land is for sale, lease, or rent, there shall only be one attached real estate sign for each such unit or space that is separately owned. Temporary real estate signs shall not exceed four square feet in sign area, five feet in height, and shall have a 15-foot setback for residential properties, and 16 square feet in sign area, five feet in height, and a 15-foot setback for nonresidential properties. Temporary real estate signs shall be removed immediately upon the sale, lease, or rent of the real estate that was offered for sale, lease, or rent.
(6)
Temporary construction signs. A temporary sign erected on the premise on which construction is taking place, during the period of construction indicating the owner, architect, engineer, planner, landscape architect, contractor, subcontractor, lending institution, and/or a statement relating to the construction project. Temporary construction signs shall be removed within ten days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. One temporary construction sign shall be allowed on each parcel within the city, and such signs shall not exceed eight square feet in sign area, ten feet in height, and have a 15-foot setback for residential properties, and 32 square feet in sign area, ten feet in height, and a 15-foot setback for nonresidential properties.
(7)
Free expression signs. A sign communicating information or views of concern to the owner of the sign containing messages that are otherwise lawful. for each parcel within the city, one free expression sign not exceeding three square feet in sign area may be displayed on each frontage per parcel of land. The free expression sign may be displayed as an attached sign, window sign, or as a freestanding sign; if displayed as a freestanding sign, the freestanding sign shall not exceed three feet in height. A free expression sign is in addition to any other sign permitted under this code and is permitted in any zoning district category.
(8)
Street address signs and residential mailboxes. Any sign denoting the street address of the premises on which it is attached or located. For each parcel within the city, one attached wall street address sign may be displayed. For parcels in residential use, the street address sign shall not exceed two square feet in area. For each parcel in nonresidential use, the street address sign shall not exceed four square feet in sign area. In addition to street address signs, a residential mailbox with the address of the property affixed to it such that the address is no larger than one side of the mailbox shall be allowed for each residence in the city.
(9)
Nameplate or occupant identification signs. An attached wall sign indicating the name and/or profession or address of a person or persons residing on the premises where the sign is located or legally occupying the premises on which the sign is located. For each residence, business or other occupancy within the city, one attached wall nameplate sign may be displayed. For residences the nameplate or occupant identification signs shall not exceed four square feet in sign area. For any nonresidential use, the nameplate or occupant identification sign shall not exceed eight square feet in sign area.
(10)
Temporary political signs. A temporary sign erected or displayed for the purpose of expressing support for or opposition to a candidate or stating a position regarding an issue upon which the voters of the city shall vote. For each parcel within the city, four political signs may be displayed on each frontage per parcel of land. A political sign may be displayed as an attached sign or as a freestanding sign. On parcels that are in residential use, the political sign shall not exceed four square feet in sign area; and if the political sign is displayed as a freestanding sign on the parcel, the political sign shall not exceed three feet in height. On parcels that are in nonresidential use, the political sign shall not exceed 16 square feet in sign area; and if the political sign is displayed as a freestanding sign on the parcel, the political sign shall not exceed six feet in height. Political signs may be installed within 60 days prior to a primary, general, or special election and shall be removed within ten days after withdrawal of a candidate's candidacy, having been eliminated as a candidate, or having been elected to office.
(11)
Flagpoles. A pole on which to raise a flag. One flagpole is allowed for each parcel in the city. Flagpoles in all districts shall not exceed 20 feet in height, with the exception of flagpoles located on land dedicated for park purposes or on governmental property.
(12)
Flags. Any fabric, or similar material, or bunting containing distinct colors, patterns or symbols, used as an ornamental flag or as a symbol of government, political subdivision, corporation or business or other entity and which is not a banner. For each detached dwelling unit in a residential district and each parcel in a multifamily residential district and in a nonresidential district three flags not greater than 15 square feet in sign area each may be displayed. A single flag of larger size may be flown on land dedicated for park purposes or on governmental property.
(13)
Reserved.
(14)
Sandwich board. A sandwich board is a two-sided, self-supporting sign with the base of the sign being the supporting structure and the connecting point located at the top of the sign. Sandwich board signs may not be placed in the city right-of-way, shall be placed on applicant's property, and may be displayed only during applicant's regular business hours.
(15)
Weekend sales. Signs announcing and directing customers to open houses and model centers. Such signs shall be placed on city right-of-way and only between the hours of 6:00 p.m. on Friday through 6:00 p.m. the following Sunday (or Monday if a national holiday) and shall be limited to 20 signs per subdivision.
(Ord. No. 2008-24, § 1, 9-16-2008; Ord. No. 2009-04, §§ 1, 3—5, 7-7-2009; Ord. No. 2009-24, § 2, 3-2-2010)