Regulation of the size, location, and certain features of signs is necessary to enable the public to locate goods, services, and facilities without disruption to surrounding areas; to prevent wasteful use of natural resources; to prevent hazards to life and property; and to assure the continued attractiveness of the community. (Ord. 1994-92, 6-14-1994, eff. 6-14-1994)

Signs bearing only property numbers, postal box numbers, names of occupants of premises, private parking, or other identification of premises are permitted within all residential districts; and

   A.   Shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area.

   B.   Must be attached to a structure. (Ord. 1994-92, 6-14-1994, eff. 6-14-1994)

   A.   Permitted in all districts except R-1, R-2, M-1, and M-2 districts.

   B.   Signs shall not exceed twenty five (25) square feet. (Ord. 1994-92, 6-14-1994, eff. 6-14-1994)

   A.   Not to be placed in street right of way in any district. (Ord. 1994-92, 6-14-1994, eff. 6-14-1994)

   B.   Not to exceed ten (10) square feet in total area in the following districts: A-1, R-1, R-2, and C-1. (Ord. 1994-92, 6-14-1994, eff. 6-14-1994; amd. 2015 Code)

   C.   Not to exceed twelve (12) square feet in total area in the following districts: C-2, M-1, M-2.

   D.   All temporary signs must be removed seven (7) days after closing date of sale. (Ord. 1994-92, 6-14-1994, eff. 6-14-1994)

   A.   Permit Required; No Fee: The city will require that all persons wishing to erect a billboard or advertising sign, in any district, must first notify the city official in charge of permits. If the billboard or advertising sign meets the requirements as put forth in this chapter, the permit official will issue a free permit for the sign.

   B.   Compliance With Zoning Regulations For District: All signs erected according to this chapter must meet all other requirements for the district in which they are located. No sign may be placed or extend into the area between the lot line and any setback requirement in any district.

   C.   Compliance With State And Federal Laws: All signs erected according to this chapter must meet all other applicable federal and state laws even though said federal and state laws may not be exhibited in this title.

   D.   A-1 District: Unrestricted size permitted in A-1 district, provided:

      1.   They are not within one hundred feet (100') of any residential district.

      2.   They are not within one hundred feet (100') of an intersection, highway, structure, or residence, or another billboard.

      3.   They are not within one hundred feet (100') of a park, school, cemetery, public, or semipublic building.

      4.   They are not within seventy five feet (75') of the centerline of a city or country road, or one hundred feet (100') of a state or federal highway.

   E.   C-1 District: Permitted in C-1 district; provided, that they are not to exceed twenty five (25) square feet in area and are attached to the building in which the establishment is located and shall not be within twenty feet (20') of any residential district or use. (Ord. 1994-92, 6-14-1994, eff. 6-14-1994)

   F.   C-1B District: Permitted in C-1B district; provided, that they are not to exceed twenty five (25) square feet in area and shall not be within twenty feet (20') of any residential district or use. (Ord. 1995-95, 5-9-1995)

   G.   C-2 District: Permitted in C-2 district; provided, that they are not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area and shall not be within thirty feet (30') of any residential district or use.

   H.   M-1 And M-2 Districts: Unrestricted size permitted in M-1 and M-2 districts, provided:

      1.   They are not within fifty feet (50') of any residential district.

      2.   They are not within one hundred feet (100') of an intersection, highway, structure, or residence, or another billboard.

      3.   They are not within one hundred feet (100') of a park, school, cemetery, public, or semipublic building.

      4.   They are not within seventy five feet (75') of the centerline of a city or country road, or one hundred feet (100') of a state or federal highway. (Ord. 1994-92, 6-14-1994, eff. 6-14-1994)

   A.   Shall not exceed two hundred (200) watts total and shall be lighted only with nonintermittent lighting in the following districts: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and dwellings in C-1.

   B.   Shall not exceed six hundred (600) watts per externally visible sign or total watts of seven hundred (700) for all externally visible signs on the premises and shall be lighted only with nonintermittent lighting in a C-2 district.

   C.   All signs resembling traffic lights or other safety lights are strictly prohibited in all districts.

   D.   No further restrictions apply to other districts or uses. (Ord. 1994-92, 6-14-1994, eff. 6-14-1994)

All signs and billboards shall be maintained in a neat and presentable condition and in the event their use shall cease, they shall be removed within sixty (60) days of the date that their use ceases and the surrounding area restored to a condition free from refuse and rubbish. (Ord. 1994-92, 6-14-1994, eff. 6-14-1994)