A. Address signs used for dwelling unit identification as required by Chapters 15.42 and 15.52 of this code.

B. Advertising signs that are in or on public buses or other public conveyances which may be permitted by the city council.

C. Business or merchant directory provided it does not exceed an area of sixteen square feet and a height of six feet.

D. Commercial vehicle signs on licensed commercial vehicles; provided, however, that such vehicles shall not be utilized as parked or stationary outdoor display signs.

E. Directional, warning or information signs, including traffic control and street signs, as authorized by federal, state or municipal authority.

F. Directional or informational signs such as entrance/exit signs, open/closed signs, signs indicating business hours, and similar such signs, provided they contain no commercial advertisement, and not exceed six square feet in area and six feet in height. Business logo is permitted provided it does not exceed twenty-five percent of each total sign area. The building director shall limit the number of such signs on the site based on actual need in order to provide adequate direction or information.

G.  Flags of the United States, the state of California and other states of the nation, counties, municipalities, foreign nations, and national/international recognized nonprofit organizations. A site is limited to a total of three flags with no duplication of flags. The building director may approve additional flags if warranted by the type of business or proposal on the site.

H. Holiday decorations, in season, displayed for an aggregate period not to exceed ninety days per calendar year.

I. Interior signs within a public or private structure, including a stadium, ball park or other similar private or public recreational use, not intended to be seen from a public street or adjacent properties.

J. Memorial plaque, table, cornerstone or tombstone.

K. Neighborhood watch and similar type notices.

L. Notices posted on public bulletin boards or public kiosks designed for such notices.

M. No trespassing, solicitation, hunting, minors, and similar such signs, provided they do not exceed four square feet in area and six feet in height.

N. Official and legal notices issued by a court, or governmental agency.

O.  Promotional signs by the city of Bakersfield that promote or advertise city-wide celebrations, awards, recognition, or other events. Such signs may be permitted within or project over public right-of-way.

P. Public utility signs placed by public utilities for the safety, welfare or convenience of the public, such as signs identifying high voltage, public telephone or underground cable.

Q. Signs being manufactured, transported and/or stored within the city limits; provided, however, that such signs are not used, in any manner or form, for purposes of advertising at the place or places of manufacture or storage.

R. Taxicab signs as authorized and approved as to size, form and contents by the city manager under Section 5.50.100. (Ord. 4953 § 5, 2018; Ord. 3586 § 2, 1994)