§ 3-23. Scope.

(a)

This article is enacted pursuant to authority granted to the city by MCA 1972, §§ 21-17-1 and 17-1-3. It shall apply to all signs erected after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived and to existing signs as specified in division 7 of this article.

(b)

This article applies to signs which are intended to be viewed from a public right-of-way, such as freeways, highways, roads, streets and alleys, and to signs which are intended to be viewed from outdoor areas of public and private property used for public pedestrian purposes or vehicular access to such property.

(c)

This article prescribes definitions, regulations and standards, administration and procedures, permits and payment of fees, and provides for penalties for violations. It regulates height, area, illumination and other similar aspects of signs and sign structures.

(d)

This article does not regulate the use of materials such as noncommercial holiday signs and decorations; signs on products, product containers or dispensers; public information and safety signs; any signs required by local, state or federal law; or building design exclusive of any commercial message.

(Ord. of 11-15-88, § 1.3)