Exempt signs.
Southaven Code of Ordinances § 13-6(c)
in effectSec. 13-6(c). - Exempt signs.
The following types of signs are exempted from all the provisions of this chapter and shall be allowed in addition to all other signs allowed by this chapter. Any signs which exceed the provisions of this section shall comply with the other section of this chapter:
(1) Public signs. Signs erected by, or on the order of a public officer in the performance of his public duty, such as safety signs, danger signs and traffic signs.
(2) Historical markers. Historical marks are recognized by local, state or federal authorities.
(3) Nameplates mounted on buildings or mail boxes not exceeding one (1) square foot in size.
(4) Traffic directional signs not exceeding four (4) square feet in size and located at least one (1) foot from the right-of-way.
(5) Signs in or on windows not exceeding twenty (20) percent of the window area.
(6) Advertising sale or lease of real estate. The sign area of one (1) face shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in the A agricultural district. In all other districts the sign area of one (1) face shall not exceed eight (8) square feet. The sign shall be located on the lot advertised only.
(7) Signs not exceeding eight (8) square feet in size, located at least one (1) foot from the street right-of-way.
(8) Petroleum products and dispensers which are within view of a public way shall be permitted to display information required by law and in addition, the brand name and type of product being dispensed, so long as such signs do not extend beyond the face of the dispenser.
(Res. of 3-7-17)
Source: City of Southaven, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/southaven/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_TITXIIIZORE_CH6SIRE_S13-6_C_EXSIFetched: 11/1/2026