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A. Subject to subdivisions D and E, signs placed on bus shelters that are sponsored or contracted by AC Transit pursuant to and in compliance with the contract between AC Transit and the City of Berkeley, and with its consent are exempt from this Title.

B. Subject to subdivisions D and E:

1. Signs placed on and associated with bike share stations installed pursuant to a contract between the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the City of Berkeley are exempt from this Title;

2. Signs placed on and associated with advertising and wayfinding kiosks installed pursuant to a Franchise Agreement between IKE Smart City LLC and the City of Berkeley are exempt from this Title.

C. Subject to subdivisions D and E, non-illuminated signs for Community and Institutional Uses as defined in section 23F.04.010, provided they do not exceed the sign area limitations in Section 20.24.040.

D. Signs that are otherwise exempt from this Title under subdivisions A and B are not exempt from the following provisions:

1. 20.16.020 (Clearance requirements);

2. 20.16.040 (Obstructing certain areas or facilities prohibited); and

3. 20.16.120 (Moving signs).

E. Signs that are otherwise exempt from this Title under subdivisions A and B may not be wind signs; rotate, flash, blink, dispense bubbles, or emit sounds; or include strings of pennants, streamers, banners, twirlers, propellers, inflatable devices, or any similar attention-attracting devices. (Ord. 7627-NS § 1, 2018: Ord. 7538-NS § 1, 2017: Ord. 7447-NS § 2, 2015)