Signs not exceeding two square feet in area and bearing only the property numbers, postal box numbers or names of the occupants of the premises.

Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection with commercial promotion.

Legal notices, official traffic signs, community facilities signs, municipality identification signs, noncommercial historical or geographical identification information, or directional signs erected by governmental bodies. Such signs may be placed within the street right-of-way.

Geographical identification and greeting signs erected by civic and service organizations provided that they do not exceed four square feet in area and are comprised of the organization's standard emblem or seal.

Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings, except letters, trademarks, moving parts or moving lights.

Signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property, but bearing no advertising matter.

Temporary signs as described in § 27-1704 of this chapter.

Signs identifying farms, farm associations and agricultural products, provided that no farm or association identification sign exceeds 10 square feet in area and no more than one sign shall be erected per street frontage. Signs identifying agricultural products shall not exceed two square feet in area.

Hunting, fishing and trespassing signs and signs indicating private ownership of streetways or property, provided that such signs do not exceed two square feet in area and when erected along street frontage the signs shall be spaced at intervals of not less then 100 feet.

Signs up to four square feet in area which are necessary for the identification, protection, and operation of public utility facilities.

Temporary signs of painters, mechanics, contractors, realtors, and the like not exceeding a total of 16 square feet in area, provided that such signs are removed as soon as the work has been completed.

Temporary signs and banners of a noncommercial nature across a public right-of-way are permitted, provided that:

Temporary signs announcing a campaign, drive or event of civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization. Such signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area and shall be removed within 48 hours after completion of the campaign, drive or event.

Temporary signs directing patrons, members, audience or customers to temporary exhibits, shows, events, or activities (e.g., yard sales, fruit sales, conventions, etc.). Such signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area and shall be removed within 48 hours after completion of the campaign, drive or event.

Signs erected in conjunction with a political election, provided that all signs are removed within 48 hours after the date of the election.

Off-premises directional signs which are used to direct patrons, members, audience, customers, clients to service clubs, churches, commercial, industrial, institutional or other organizations may be erected, subject to the following requirements:

For each property involved in agribusiness, one sign may be erected, provided no sign or portion thereof shall be located closer to the street right-of-way than 1/2 the depth of the existing front yard or 25 feet, whichever is less.

For each property involved in a commercial or industrial use, a total sign area of 32 square feet shall be permitted. No sign or portion thereof shall be located closer to the street right-of-way than 1/2 the depth of the existing front yard or 15 feet, whichever is less.

One wall sign for each street frontage, provided that it is attached to the wall of the principal building and projects horizontally not more than 12 inches therefrom and occupies not more than 15% of the total area of the front of the principal building. It shall not project more than three feet above the roofline or parapet wall.

One projecting or roof sign for each street frontage, provided that it shall not project beyond a vertical plane two feet inside the street right-of-way and does not exceed 20 square feet in area. Said signs shall not exceed a height of 35 feet.

One freestanding sign for each street frontage, provided that it does not exceed 60 square feet in area. It shall not extend beyond a vertical plane two feet inside the lot from the street right-of-way line and shall not exceed a height of 35 feet.

General shopping district identification signs, provided that they are separate and not attached to any building. Maximum of two such signs for any one general shopping district. The height of signs shall be a maximum of 35 feet measured from the ground, and the maximum size of the sign portion itself shall not exceed 100 square feet.

Maintenance and repair of a nonconforming sign is permitted when said activities are necessary to maintain the sign in a presentable, functionable condition. Maintenance and repair activities shall not include alteration, relocation or reconstruction but may include replacement of defective parts, painting, repainting, cleaning and other acts required for the maintenance of said sign. Prior to the removal of a nonconforming sign for maintenance, repair or message change, a permit shall be secured from the Zoning Officer. Said permit shall allow the applicant to re-erect the repaired or re-messaged nonconforming sign within 30 days of issuance. If the nonconforming sign is not erected within the specified time, it shall lose its nonconforming status, and any successive sign shall conform with all applicable ordinance requirements.

Nothing in this Part shall prohibit the change in advertising, identifying, or directional message of a nonconforming sign so long as the change does not involve any alterations, relocation or reconstruction of the nonconforming sign. Message changes of a nonconforming sign that are a result of a transfer in ownership of the premises on which the principal use is located, excluding contract advertising signs, shall be prohibited and any successive signs shall conform to this chapter's requirements. If the message change requires removal of the sign, a permit shall be secured as in the above subsection.

A nonconforming sign which has been damaged or destroyed by fire, explosion, accidents, or calamity, to an extent which is greater than 50% of the sign or sign value, may not be repaired except in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. A nonconforming sign which has sustained less than 50% damage of the sign or sign value may be repaired, provided that:

When a nonconforming sign has been demolished or destroyed by deterioration or removal, or has been moved from its location for reasons other than for an approved repair, maintenance or a change in message, said sign shall not be reconstructed or replaced except in complete conformity with the provisions of this chapter.