1.   Building Signs. Traffic and other municipal signs, traffic control devices including railroad crossing signs, and legal notices are specifically exempt from these regulations.

   A.   Building signs shall be permanently affixed to the structure; shall not have projections extending horizontally more than six inches from the face of the sign; and shall not project more than 15 feet above the roofline. Building signs shall have a surface of one-half inch MDO plywood or better quality. Where the building lot abuts any “R” district, such sign shall not be located on any wall facing the residential district unless otherwise approved by Council. All building signs constructed or substantially improved after the adoption of the ordinance shall conform to these regulations.

   B.   Signs on the canopy of pump island at any gas station or convenience store are exempt from these regulations, provided the total area of all canopy signs is no more than one-half square foot per linear foot of street frontage. Signs under such canopy, including those mounted on pumps, are exempt provided letters are no taller than four inches and the sign area is no greater than two square feet.

   C.   Signs on window or door awnings shall not be considered a sign unless the awning is lit, in which case such signs are considered building signs.

   D.   Building signs shall not exceed the following dimensions:

 

   A.   Pole and monument signs shall be no closer than 10 feet to any property line and shall not have projections that extend horizontally more than six inches from the face of the sign. Posts, anchor, and bracing shall be constructed of materials treated to protect them from moisture. All signs shall be constructed to handle wind loads. Where the lot abuts any “R” district, signs shall not be located in any yard adjoining the residential district unless otherwise approved by Council. All pole and monument signs constructed or substantially improved after the adoption of the ordinance shall conform to these regulations.

   B.   Pole and monument signs shall not exceed the following dimensions:

 

 

   A.   Temporary signs include signs such as real estate signs, open house signs, garage sale signs, bulletin boards, political signs, and similar.

   B.   Temporary signs shall not be posted for more than 30 days

   C.   Temporary signs shall not exceed six square feet in size and shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any property line or right-of-way.

   D.   Temporary signs, such as those for special events, that are larger than six square feet in size or temporary signs to be located within public right­of-way shall be approved in writing by the Zoning Administrator.

4.   Prohibited Signs. All nonconforming signs, billboards, and outdoor advertising structures shall be removed within one year after the principal use of the property has been discontinued or the premises vacated.