§ 102-57. Permit required; exceptions.

(a)

All new signs shall be required to have a permit. Application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by a fee pursuant to a fee schedule to be established by motion or resolution of the city commission, and such application shall be on file in the city clerk's office. No sign shall be constructed, structurally altered, extended or relocated until such a permit has been issued. No permit shall be issued until the building official determines that the sign is in compliance with this chapter.

(b)

The following signs shall be exempt from this permit requirement, provided that such signs have no electrical parts or usage:

(1)

Window signs.

(2)

Political and campaign signs not exceeding 32 square feet in copy area.

(3)

Real estate signs not exceeding eight square feet in copy area.

(4)

Signs which are a permanent architectural feature of the building or structure, such as a cornerstone or identifying letters carved into or embossed on the building, providing such letters are not illuminated apart from the building, are not made of a reflective material, and do not contrast in color with the building.

(5)

Within the scope of portable signs, vehicles to which signs are attached or painted thereon while in a transitional status through the city are authorized and are exempt from the requirements for permits and payment of fees.

(6)

A maximum of two temporary signs located on residential property set back at least 15 feet from all public rights-of-way, restricted to signs no more than eight square feet in copy area, total height limited to four feet.

(Code 1988, § 3-62)