§ 3375.08. Unregulated graphics.

The following types of graphics shall not be regulated by this Graphics Code:

A.

A public graphic, including a flag. However, an on-premise sign utilized by a governmental use shall be considered a private sign subject to the provisions of this Graphics Code. A flag pole with an overall height greater than 20 feet, shall be considered a structure subject to the setback and height requirements of the Zoning Code.

B.

A display clearly in the nature of decorations customarily associated with any national, local or religious holiday. Decorations customarily associated with the traditional year-end holiday season, which includes several national, local and religious holidays may be displayed for a period which shall not exceed 60 consecutive days.

C.

A graphic, including an on-premise or off-premise sign, associated with an approved special event, where such graphic is located within the site of, and only within the time period for, said event allowed by said approval.

D.

An architectural decoration, mural, sculpture or show window display provided that no on-premise or off-premise advertising or commercial copy shall be utilized. For the purposes of this Graphics Code, an architectural decoration, mural, sculpture or show window display which displays on-premise or off-premise advertising or commercial copy shall be considered a sign subject to the applicable provisions of this Graphics Code.

E.

A motor vehicle displaying graphics identifying or promoting a business or other organization, except where prohibited by C.C. 3375.13(C).

(Ord. 1900-98 § 4; Ord. No. 1200-2017 , § 14, 6-12-2017)