§ 80.009. Prohibited signs.

Unless otherwise permitted under other provisions of this Ordinance, the following signs are prohibited in all zoning districts:

(a)

Wind-blown devices, such as pennants, streamers, spinners, balloons, gas-filled figures and other similar devices, except as advertising or notice for a temporary event or special promotion as permitted under the temporary sign standards of this Ordinance.

(b)

Animated signs, but not including electronic changeable copy signs or time and temperature signs.

(c)

Portable signs, but not including such signs which cannot be read from the public right-of-way, or those which are permitted as a temporary sign under the provisions of this Ordinance. Portable changeable copy signs are prohibited, except as a temporary sign under the limitations of this Ordinance and such signs may not be converted to a permitted permanent sign by the removal of wheels or other means of portability.

(d)

Signs which project over a public right-of-way, except that wall signs may project not more than 18 inches over a public right-of-way in zoning districts which permit structures to be built at the property line adjoining the street, and except projecting signs as permitted under the provisions of this Ordinance (also, see section 80.010).

(e)

Signs on vehicles or trailers that are parked in a location which is visible to the public and for a period of time which indicates that the principal use of the vehicle or trailer is for advertising rather than transportation.

(f)

Signs which are affixed to trees, rocks, or other natural features.

(g)

Signs of any type which imitate traffic control devices.

(h)

Roof signs as defined in section 80.003 (see section 80.013.5(b) for allowable roof-mounted signs). (Roof signs, integral may be allowed by permit; see illustration in appendix.)

(i)

Signs on road side appurtenances, including but not limited to, road side benches, bus stop shelters, planters, utility poles, and refuse containers, with the exception of warning signs or governmental signs.

(j)

A series of two or more signs placed in a line parallel to a public or private street, or in a similar fashion, all carrying a single commercial message, part of which is contained on each sign.

(k)

Beacons.

(l)

Signs which move or have any moving parts.

(m)

Strings of lights not permanently mounted to a rigid background, except as otherwise permitted by this Ordinance.

(n)

Flashing signs, except those permitted under other provisions of this Ordinance.

(o)

Signs painted directly on the surface of any exterior wall of any building.

(p)

Defunct or abandoned signs, including their posts or other supports, that advertise or identify an activity, business, product, service, occupancy, or use no longer conducted on the zone lot or premises where the defunct or abandoned sign is located.

(Ord. No. 04-2012, 3-6-2012)