§ 235-28. Permit requirements.

A. 

Except as provided in Subsection B below, no sign shall be erected, altered, or relocated without a permit issued by the Building Commissioner.

B. 

The following type of signs shall be authorized by right without the need for a permit to be issued by the Building Commissioner:

(1) 

Any traffic or directional sign owned and installed by a governmental agency.

(2) 

Temporary signs or banners for public or charitable purposes displayed more often or larger in size than allowed in § 235-29A. "Temporary" shall be construed to mean any period not exceeding 30 consecutive days.

(3) 

Political signs on private property, provided that such signs shall not exceed six square feet in sign area, shall be set back at least five feet from the front lot line, shall not be placed in such location as to constitute a traffic or pedestrian safety hazard, and shall not be displayed for more than 30 days prior to the applicable election or more than seven days following such election.

(4) 

One unlighted temporary sign offering premises for sale or lease for each parcel in one ownership, provided that it shall not exceed six square feet in surface area and it shall be set back at least five feet from the front lot line. Said temporary sign must be removed upon completion of sale or lease.

(5) 

One unlighted temporary sign of an architect, engineer, or contractor erected during the period such person is performing work on the premises on which such sign is erected, provided that it shall not exceed six square feet in surface area and it shall be set back at least five feet from the front lot line. Said temporary sign must be removed upon completion of work.

(6) 

Traffic or directional signs which are necessary for the safety and direction of residents, employees, customers, and visitors, whether in a vehicle or on foot, of any business, industry, or residence. Such signs shall not carry the logo or name of any business or product and shall not be internally illuminated. Such signs shall not exceed two square feet in area and the top of the sign shall not extend more than four feet above the ground.

(7) 

Interior illuminated window signs, provided that:

(a) 

They shall be placed only in a window and not in a door and shall also:

[1] 

Have a sign area not to exceed four square feet;

[2] 

Be placed no closer than 10 feet to any other illuminated window sign on the premises;

[3] 

Be placed only in a window which contains no other signs of any type;

[4] 

Be illuminated only during hours of operation of the business establishment; and

[5] 

Be illuminated by steady (not flashing, changing or moving) light only.

(b) 

There shall be no more than two interior illuminated window signs per establishment.

(8) 

Interior window signs, temporary or permanent and not illuminated, may be attached to the inside glass surface of a window (a single structurally supported sheet of glass or a sash) or door, or placed within an establishment within five feet from any window or door and situated or designed so that the sign's graphic content is visible from the outside through a window or door, provided that any such sign shall:

(a) 

Be uniformly located and not exceed 30% of the glass sheet or sash;

(b) 

Contain no letters larger than six inches in height;

(c) 

Not be restricted with respect to materials, provided that professional appearance and good order shall be maintained at all times; and

(d) 

Not be attached to the outside surface of any window or door.