The following signs are specifically exempt from the provisions of this code:
(1) 
Movement control signs.
Movement control signs may be erected at any place of occupancy or any premises, other than single-family or duplex premises. The signs may be attached or detached, and may be erected without limits as to number; provided that such signs shall comply with all other applicable requirements of this article. Movement control signs shall be premises [on-premises] signs only and shall not be construed as any sign listed in section 4.06.195 or section 4.06.196. The occupant of a premises who erects a movement control sign shall comply with the following requirements:
(A) 
Each sign must not exceed three (3) square feet in effective area.
(B) 
If a sign is an attached sign, the words must not exceed six (6) inches in height.
(C) 
Each sign must convey a message which directs vehicular or pedestrian movement within or onto the premises on which the sign is located.
(D) 
The signs must contain no advertising or identification message.
(2) 
Protective signs.
The occupant of a premises may erect not more than a single protective sign per entrance, in accordance with the following provisions:
(A) 
Each sign must not exceed two (2) square feet in effective area.
(B) 
Detached signs must not exceed two (2) feet in height.
(C) 
Letters must not exceed four (4) inches in height.
(D) 
Security stickers may be placed at all entrances.
(3) 
Vehicular signs.
Vehicular signs shall conform to the following restrictions:
(A) 
Vehicular signs shall contain no flashing or moving elements.
(B) 
Vehicular signs shall not project beyond the surface of a vehicle.
(4) 
Government signs.
Flags, insignia, legal notices, or informational, directional, or traffic signs which are legally required or necessary to the essential functions of government agencies.
(Ordinance 1002, sec. 14-4-2, adopted 3/15/11)
The following types of signs are specifically prohibited:
(1) 
Portable signs.
(2) 
Balloons, streamers, bunting, banners (except temporary banners under section 4.06.104 of this code), flags (except flags allowed under section 4.06.064 of this code) or signs that contain moving parts unless otherwise specifically allowed by this code.
(3) 
Signs erected in violation of the building or electrical code of the city.
(4) 
Signs attached to or maintained upon any tree or public utility pole or structure.
(5) 
Signs attached to or painted on the outside of a fence, railing or wall that is not a structural part of a building.
(6) 
Signs attached to or painted on any sidewalk, curb, gutter or street (except house address numbers).
(7) 
Signs illuminated to an intensity to cause glare or brightness to a degree that could constitute a hazard or nuisance.
(8) 
Signs that move, flash, light intermittently, change color or revolve unless specifically allowed by this article.
(9) 
Flag poles unless otherwise specifically allowed by this code.
(10) 
Off-premises signs. (Except for those signs allowed under section 4.06.195 and section 4.06.196 of this code.)
(11) 
Signs erected in the public right-of-way. (Except for those signs allowed under section 4.06.195 and section 4.06.196 of this code.)
(12) 
A sign attached to a vehicle parked adjacent to or within a public right-of-way, with the intent to use the parking location for advertising the sale of the vehicle to persons using the public right-of-way. Said sign shall not be a prohibited sign if said vehicle is on or adjacent to the property of the owner of the vehicle.
(Ordinance 1002, sec. 14-4-3, adopted 3/15/11)
All flags shall conform to the following requirements:
(1) 
Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the display of a national, state or city flag.
(2) 
Businesses may erect one corporate flag and flag pole, per location, for a bona fide company or corporate office located within the city.
(Ordinance 1002, sec. 14-4-4, adopted 3/15/11)
No person shall display on any sign any obscene, indecent or immoral matter. Any sign which does contain any obscene, indecent or immoral matter must be removed or the obscene, indecent or immoral matter must be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of notice. The owner of the property on which the sign is located shall be responsible for compliance with this section.
(Ordinance 1002, sec. 14-4-5, adopted 3/15/11)
All signs relating to a product no longer available for purchase by the public and all signs relating to a business which has closed or moved away shall be removed or the advertising copy shall be removed. Painted wall signs shall be painted over with a color that resembles or matches the wall and does not allow the sign message to be visible after over painting. The owner of the property on which the sign is located shall be responsible to remove the sign within thirty days of obsolescence.
(Ordinance 1002, sec. 14-4-6, adopted 3/15/11)
All signs shall be maintained in good condition. Signs that are visibly damaged in any way, rusty, or have peeling paint do not meet minimum maintenance criteria and shall be brought into compliance no later than the tenth (10th) day after notice of such violation or the sign must be removed. The owner of the property on which the sign is located shall be responsible for compliance.
(Ordinance 1002, sec. 14-4-7, adopted 3/15/11)
Graffiti (including murals) is specifically prohibited within the city. The owner of the property on which graffiti is located shall remove all graffiti within 72 hours of notice.
(Ordinance 1002, sec. 14-4-8, adopted 3/15/11)