The following signs shall not require a permit:

A. Signs installed by the city, county, state, or federal governmental agency for the protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare.

B. Culturally, historically, or architecturally significant signs, existing at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter and officially recognized by the city. Designation of culturally, historically, or architecturally significant signs will be adopted by separate resolution.

C. Any window sign four square feet or less in size; provided, that no single sign or combination of signs shall exceed 25 percent of an individual window area.

D. Temporary signs described in BIMC 15.08.140. (Ord. 2024-27 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)