10a. UDC Sec 21.11.5 Exempted Signs
Created: 2022-09-12 11:25:12 [EST]
(Supp. No. 6)
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Sec. 21.11.5. Exempted Signs.
The following types of sign or sign work are exempt from the permit requirements of this Article provided,
however, that the exemption from the permit requirements of this Article shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this Article or any other laws,
ordinances, codes or regulations of the City:
A. Governmental Signs.
B. Political Signs.
C. Railway Signs. Any sign within the railway right-of-way placed and maintained in reference to the operation
of such railway.
D. Utility Signs. Any sign marking utility or underground communications or transmission lines.
E. Vehicle Signs. Any sign placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers where the sign is incidental to the
primary use of the vehicle or trailer as a form of transportation and which identifies the business, products,
or services with which the vehicle and/or trailer is related
F. Flags. Official flags of governmental jurisdictions or non-profit organizations. Nothing in this Article shall be
construed to prevent the display of a national or state flag or to limit flags, insignias, or legal notices or
informational, directional or traffic signs which are legally required and necessary to the essential functions
of governmental agencies. Flag poles shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
G. Warning Signs. Signs warning the public of the existence of danger but containing no advertising material.
H. Street Address Signs. Address signs containing only numeric address and street or complex names.
I. Holiday Signs. Any temporary sign promoting the celebration of a holiday and containing no commercial
advertising.
J. Plaques. Any commemorative sign of a recognized historical society or organization.
K. Menu Board Signs. A maximum of two (2) menu board signs, each with a maximum of thirty -two (32) square
feet in area, shall be permitted per drive through service restaurant or restaurant drive-up window or similar
drive through business.
L. Minor Repairs and Maintenance. Minor repair work to any sign, including the replacement of lamps or the
connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles,
painting or other similar exterior maintenance of a sign structure so long as no structural alterations are
made to the sign.