(1) If a noncommercial sign is located on property of the owner of the sign, it shall be considered to be an on-premise sign and not subject to the provisions of this rule.

(2) A noncommercial sign of a local government may be erected anywhere adjacent to an interstate and primary highway within its territorial or zoning jurisdiction, except in a scenic area or parkland, so long as the sign does not create a safety hazard to the traveling public.

(a) A noncommercial sign will not be considered in determining the spacing required between conforming outdoor advertising signs located off premises.

(3) "Public service" signs shall not:

(a) be erected or maintained that exceed 32 square feet in area, including border and trim, but excluding base or apron, supports and other structural members;

(b) exceed 10 feet in length;

(c) exceed 15 feet in height when measured at a right angle from the surface of the roadway at the centerline of the interstate or primary highway;

(d) be placed outside of zoned or unzoned commercial or industrial areas.

(4) A permit must be obtained for each sign accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee as set forth in ARM 18.6.211. The renewal fee for noncommercial signs required by ARM 18.6.211 is waived.