§ 19.1-17. Exemptions from permit requirements.

(a)

The following types of signs shall be exempt from the permit requirements of section 19.1-3 and shall not count towards the maximum aggregate sign area limits provided in sections 19.1-10 and 19.1-13(i):

(1)

Non-illuminated signs, having a sign area of less than sixteen (16) square feet, provided they are not located in the public right of way.

(2)

Window signs installed for purposes of viewing from outside the premises.

(3)

Numerals displayed for purposes of identifying property location and not exceeding four (4) inches in height in residential districts and ten (10) inches in height in nonresidential districts.

(4)

Seasonal displays located outside of the public right of way that are erected for a maximum period of thirty (30) days no more than twice a year.

(b)

Every parcel may display no more than two (2) flags that shall not count toward the maximum aggregate sign area limits provided in sections 19.1-10 and 19.1-13(i) without obtaining a permit. Flagpoles in residential zoned districts shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height. Flagpoles in commercial or industrial zoned districts shall not exceed sixty (60) feet in height. The dimensions of any flag shall be proportional to the flagpole height such that the hoist side of the flag shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the vertical height.

(Ord. No. 09-06A, § 17, 5-28-09)