§ 58-18. Prohibited signs and devices.

The following types of signs are prohibited in the city:

Any sign not specifically identified in this chapter as a permitted sign.

(1)

String lights. Signs consisting in whole or in part of a series, line, or row of lights, whether supported by cables or other physical means, within 150 feet of a street right-of-way and visible there from. Notwithstanding the foregoing, holiday lights and decorations displayed not more than 30 days before or after a calendar holiday shall be exempted from this section.

(2)

Beacons; search lights; lasers. Promotional beacons, search lights or laser lights or images.

(3)

Audible, odor, or visible matter emitting signs. Signs which emit audible sound, odor or visible matter.

(4)

Signs in right-of-way. Signs in a public right-of-way, other than official city signs or those belonging to a government, public service agency or railroad.

(5)

Signs on tree or utility pole. Signs mounted or located on a tree, utility pole, or other similar structure.

(6)

Roof signs. Roof signs and signs which extend vertically above any portion of a roof or parapet of the applicable wall. Except that signs may be attached to mansard type roofs, either real or simulated.

(7)

Portable signs. Portable signs, including signs attached to any parked vehicle or trailer, so as to be visible from a public right-of-way.

(8)

Obscene signs. Signs which depict obscene material.

(9)

Illegal activity signs. Signs which advertise an activity which is illegal under federal, state or local laws.

(10)

Signs not maintained. Signs not in good repair, in violation of codes, or containing or exhibiting broken panels, visible rust, visible rot, damaged support structures, or missing letters.

(11)

Abandoned signs. Abandoned signs.

(12)

Animated; flashing. A sign with actions, motions, rotations or changing colors.

(13)

Imitation traffic signs. Signs which contain or are an imitation of an official traffic sign or signal or contain the words "stop," "go," "slow," "caution," "warning," or similar words in such a manner as to resemble official traffic control signs.

(14)

Traffic hazards. Signs which interfere with road or highway visibility obstruct or otherwise interfere with the safe and orderly movement of pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic are prohibited.

(15)

Safety hazards. No sign shall be attached to or placed against a building in such a manner as to prevent ingress or egress through any door or window of any building, or which obstructs or is attached to a fire escape.

(16)

Moving or rotating signs. Moving or rotating signs.

(17)

Signs erected without owner's permission. A sign placed or erected on a property without the permission of the property owner is prohibited.

(18)

Bench signs.

(19)

Air and gas filled device signs.

(20)

Attention getting devices.

(21)

Temporary signs. Except as specifically allowed in section 58-27, temporary signs are prohibited;

(22)

Pole signs. Pole signs.

(23)

Attention getting devices. Any pennant, valance, propeller, spinner, ribbon, streamer, search light, or similar device or ornamentation designed for or having the effect of attracting the attention of potential customers or the general public.

(24)

Mobile signs.

(Ord. No. 13-2011, § 1(Att. § 18), 6-29-11)