§ 14-16. Signs not regulated.

The following types of signs shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter. However, regulations regarding sign location in a public right-of-way or public access easement shall apply.

(1)

Governmental signs: Signs erected or maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function; required by law, ordinance or governmental regulation; or located on property owned, leased or under control of the federal or state government. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the display of a national flag or state flag, or to limit flags, insignia, legal notices, or informational, directional, or traffic signs which are legally required necessary to the essential functions of government agencies.

(2)

Railway signs: Signs within or on railway property and placed or maintained in reference to the operation of such railway.

(3)

Utility signs: Signs marking utility or underground communication or transmission lines shall be no more than thirty-two (32) inches tall.

(4)

Plaques: Commemorative plaques of recognized historical societies and organizations.

(5)

Mail boxes, provided that such devices are not placed so as to interfere with the safe movement of pedestrians or vehicular traffic.

(6)

Signs on outdoor machines, devices and equipment: Signs located on outdoor machines, devices or equipment which display the trademark, trade name, manufacturer, cost or operating service instructions or similar information, but do not advertise the business where located. This exemption includes, but is not limited to signs on coin-operated vending machines, fuel dispensing pumps, telephone facilities, automatic teller machines, automatic vacuum cleaners, amusement rides and similar machines, devices or equipment.

(7)

Signs required to be posted as a part of the building construction process.

(Ord. No. 07-11-05, § 2(16), 12-3-07)