31.030 Applicability.

All signs located in the City must comply with this chapter, except for the following which are exempt at the discretion of the Building Inspector:

(1) A traffic control sign and other similar regulatory signage when located on public property along a roadway or other travel way when placed by or authorized by the Federal government, the State of Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, or the City.

(2) A sign inside of a building that does not meet the definition of a window sign.

(3) A legal notice posted on private property as may be required or authorized by municipal, State, or Federal law.

(4) A scoreboard associated with an outdoor athletic field, which is to be reviewed as part of a site plan review.

(5) A sports league sponsor sign (banner or rigid) that is temporarily affixed to a fence on an outdoor athletic field, which is subject to other regulations as may be adopted by the Common Council.

(6) A sign that is not visible from a public right-of-way.

(7) Murals approved by the City as set forth in MMC 11.270.

(8) Directional signs under two square feet used to coordinate traffic movement on the site.

(9) Building addresses consistent with MMC 7.020(6)(c) and door identification.

[Ord. 22-661 § 1, 2022; Ord. 21-601 § 1, 2021]