§ 20.18.510. Noncommercial messages and message substitution.

A.

Message substitution. A noncommercial message which is within the protection of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution may be substituted, in whole or in part, for any message on any sign authorized by this chapter. Message substitution is a continuing right which may be exercised any number of times. No permit is required for such message substitution, unless there is a change in the physical structure of the sign displaying the message. This provision does not authorize the substitution of an offsite commercial message in place of an onsite commercial message.

B.

Noncommercial messages. In addition to the noncommercial messages which may be displayed by message substitution, any noncommercial message within the protection of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution may be displayed on any parcel and at any time, subject to the following:

a.

Maximum area cannot be greater than thirty-six square feet; and

b.

Cannot be more than eight feet high; and,

c.

Cannot be illuminated or have moving elements; and,

d.

Are not prohibited by Section 20.18.140.

e.

Permit required only when the sign qualifies as a "structure" under the building code.

(Ord. 17185, § 12, 9-1-2009; Ord. No. 17686, § 2, 12-6-2011)