Section 15.44.170 Permitted street graphics.

Every sign or other street graphic enumerated below that complies with the indicated requirements may be erected in any zoned district in the city without a permit. The area of the sign or street graphic shall not be counted against the displaying establishment's sign area allowance.

A. Construction signs identifying the architects, engineers, contractors and other individuals or firms involved with the construction, and/or announcing the character or purpose of the building, but not advertising any product or service. Such signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area, shall be confined to the site of the construction, and shall be removed after construction has been completed.

B. Directional and informational signs erected for the convenience of the public, such as signs identifying entrances, exits, parking areas, no-parking areas, restrooms, public telephones, walkways, and similar features or facilities. Such signs shall not exceed three (3) square feet in area.

Such signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area, shall be confined to the premises on which the sale is conducted, and shall not be posted for longer than five (5) days.

E. Governmental or public signs, such as traffic control signs, railroad crossing signs, legal notices, signs indicating the location of underground cables, etc.

F. Holiday decorations such as Christmas lights and ornaments, provided that such decorations must be removed within sixty (60) days after the Christmas holiday (i.e., February 26 of each year).

G. Home occupation signs identifying only the name and occupation of the resident. Home occupation signs shall be non-illuminated and shall be flush-mounted, and shall not exceed one (1) square foot in area.

H. House numbers and/or name of occupant signs located on the lot to which the sign pertains. Such signs shall not exceed three (3) square feet in area for single-family dwellings nor six (6)

I. Institutional signs for a public, charitable or religious institution. Such signs shall be located on the premises of the institution, shall not obstruct the vision of motorists, and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area.

J. Integral signs carved into stone or inlaid so as to become part of the building, and containing such information as date of erection, name of building, and memorial tributes.

K. Interior signs located in the interior of any building or within an enclosed lobby or court of any building or group of buildings, provided such signs are not visible from the exterior of the building.

L. Political campaign signs, announcing candidates seeking public office and/or political issues and other pertinent information shall be confined to private property. In a residential district, political campaign signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area. In an agricultural district, political campaign signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area. In other zoned districts in the city, such signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area. Political campaign signs shall be posted no sooner than thirty (30) days prior to the election to which they pertain and shall be removed within seven (7) days after the election to which they pertain.

N. Real estate signs advertising the sale or lease of the premises on which they are located. Such signs on residential property shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area. On other zoned property, such signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area. Not more than one (1) real estate sign per lot frontage shall be erected on any lot. Such signs shall be removed within seven (7) days after the sale or lease of the property on which they are located.

O. Residential development identification signs on a real estate development site at major entrances to the site designed to identify a residential subdivision, apartment complex, or planned unit development, which contains no commercial advertising and do not exceed forty (40) square feet in surface area.

P. Utility company signs that serve as an aid to public safety or that show the location of public telephones, underground cables, etc.

Q. Zoned area directional signs which indicate the direction or location of governmental buildings and facilities, organizational and industrial buildings and facilities, religious buildings and facilities, recreational buildings and facilities and historic buildings and facilities shall have a brown background and white lettering; shall be mounted on street sign posts beneath the street sign; and shall be limited as follows:

(2) Organizational and industrial buildings and facilities - not to exceed one (1) sign per thoroughfare and individual business names shall not be depicted on the sign;

(4) Recreational buildings and facilities – not to exceed one (1) sign per building or facility the size of which shall not exceed twelve (12) inches by twenty (20) inches; and,

Zoned area directional signs shall be installed by the city and in addition to obtaining and paying for the sign permit as required by Section 15.44.270 of the city's sign code, the applicant shall be required to pay the city a fee for the sign installation and an annual maintenance fee in an amount as determined by and published in the city's annual fee ordinance.

(Ordinance No. 2458, Amended, 05/01/2006, Amended 15.44.170 - Permitted street graphics., Prior Text; 15.44.170 (Ord. 2282), Amended, 08/02/2004, Amended Paragraph "S", Prior Text; 15.44.170 (Ord. 2282), Amended, 08/02/2004, Amended paragraph "N", Prior Text)