§ 69-3. Exempt signs.
The following signs shall be permitted in all districts, and shall comply with all the requirements of applicable laws, ordinances and codes, but shall not require a permit:
(1)
Direction signs: Direction signs on private property, but without advertising matter, for the purposes of:
a.
Identifying and giving direction to phone booths, restrooms, and parking areas;
b.
Providing direction to motorist within parking lots and structures;
c.
Aiding and directing the movement of pedestrians.
(2)
Trespassing signs: Signs protecting private property or identifying property hazards.
(3)
Public notices: Notices posted by public agencies.
(4)
Government insignia: Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection with a commercial promotion.
(5)
Change of copy: There shall be no permit required when changing permitted copy of a sign provided no increase occurs with respect to either the area of any such sign or the manner in which it is structurally supported.
(6)
Small, non-illuminated wall signs: Non-illuminated signs not exceeding five square feet attached to a building facade.
(7)
Construction signs: Individual signs at a site under construction shall not exceed five square feet in a residential district or 32 square feet in other districts. Removal shall be within one month of project completion.
(8)
Real estate signs: One sign per street frontage not exceeding five square feet in residential districts, or 32 feet in all other zoning districts. Removal shall be within one week of closing.
(9)
Temporary signs: Signs that apply to specific sale, drive, or event limited to five square feet in residential districts and 32 feet in all other zoning districts. Such temporary signs shall not be erected more than one month before the event and shall be removed within one week of the event's conclusion.
(10)
Identification nameplates: A sign that states the name and/or address of the occupant, not to exceed one attached sign per single-family residential address or entry to a business without direct exterior access, and not to exceed two square feet.
(11)
Institutional signs: Signs denoting the name of any public, charitable or religious institution when located on the premises of such institution, provided such signs shall not exceed 50 square feet in display area. Such signs shall be simply for the purpose of displaying the name of the institution and its activities or services. It may be illuminated, but not flashing.
(12)
Subdivision name sign:
a.
Temporary signs, not to exceed 200 square feet each, may be erected at each entrance for a period of one year to advertise a new subdivision.
b.
Permanent signs, not to exceed 24 square feet in area per exclusive entrance to a subdivision; such signs are restricted to the subdivision name.
(13)
Historic plaques: Commemorative plaques placed by historical agencies recognized by the town.
(14)
Novelty yard sign: A temporary sign that pertains to a certain event such as but not limited to: a birth, anniversary or birthday and limited in size to ten square feet and allowed for a period of not to exceed seven days. These signs shall be securely anchored to the ground.
(15)
Political signs: Temporary signs related to political elections may be erected in any zoning district of the town, but not within the public right-of-way. Temporary signs may also be erected in any zoning district of the town in connection with nonprofit promotions or special events provided they are of community-wide interest and approved for placement by the Town of Ball. Temporary signs placed in residential areas shall not exceed five square feet in area and no such sign in other zoning districts shall exceed 32 square feet. Such temporary signs shall be removed within one week of the event's conclusion.
(Ord. No. 231-2008, § I, 7-15-2008)