A. Signs placed or authorized by the city, county, state, or federal government in the publicly-owned right-of-way or within public parks and open spaces, as well as signs required by city, state, or federal government located on private property;

B. Flags adopted or endorsed by a governmental agency;

C. Tablets, cornerstones, or commemorative plaques less than four square feet in area and not illuminated;

D. Signs placed in windows, not to include strobe lights or other flashing lights when the effects of such device is visible from the exterior of the building, or electronic changeable copy signs with a sign face area greater than eight square feet;

E. Festoons (not allowed in residential zoned areas);

F. Balloon signs of less than 24 inches in diameter (not allowed in residential zoned areas);

G. Seasonal decorations on private and public property;

H. Signs less than three square feet in area and non-illuminated that are erected by a recognized neighborhood watch group;

I. Handheld signs;

J. Accessory signs;

K. Landmark signs;

L. Signs for hospital or emergency services and railroads.

M. Incidental Signs, provided the signs do not exceed one and a half (1.5) square feet in area for each sign;

N. An exterior sign erected next to an entrance, exit, rest room, office door, or telephone, provided the sign is no more than four square feet in area. This type of sign is typically used to identify and locate a property feature;

O. Any sign which is not visible to motorists or pedestrians on any public highway, sidewalk, street, alley, or other area open to public travel;

P. One indirectly illuminated or nonilluminated wall sign not exceeding one and one-half (1.5) square feet in area placed on any residential building. This type of sign is typically used as a name or address plate;

Q. Signs placed in or attached to a motor vehicle, bus, railroad car, or light rail car that is regularly used for purposes other than the display of signs;

R. Signs, up to four square feet in area and three feet in height, constructed or placed within a parking lot. These signs are typically used to direct traffic and parking;

S. A sign that does not exceed four square feet in area and four feet in height, and is erected where there is a danger to the public or to which public access is prohibited;

T. Signs located within a sports stadium or athletic field, or other outdoor assembly area which are intended and oriented for viewing by persons within the facility;

U. Covered flier boxes under one square foot in area when attached to a temporary or permanent sign. (Ord. 4935 §1, 2011).