§ 24-103. Prohibited signs.

The following signs shall be prohibited:

A.

Signs that identify a use, facility, or service which is not located on the parcel or premise where the sign is located, except for temporary real estate signs consistent with Section 24-108 (Temporary Signs) and off-site billboards in industrial zones and the General Commercial zone consistent with Section 24-105 (Types of Signs Allowed by Zone).

B.

Any sign that projects above the building wall or roof to which it is affixed.

C.

Signs that have become a public nuisance due to inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, or abandonment.

D.

Signs that obstruct a door, window, fire escape, or other required access way.

E.

Signs that encroach into any right-of-way or easement, means of ingress or egress, or path of travel, except as specifically allowed by this article.

F.

Signs containing obscene matter.

G.

Signs that were unlawfully installed, erected, or maintained.

H.

Signs that include any part that appears to flash, blink, move, change color, or change intensity, excluding approved off-site digital signs, standard barber poles, time and temperature signs that are located in commercial and industrial zones, and community identification signs.

I.

Signs that emit sound.

J.

Signs that interfere with visibility for drivers at an intersection, public right-of-way, or driveway.

K.

Signs adversely affecting traffic control or safety.

L.

Signs located on public property, excluding official signs that are posted or required by a government agency, public utility, or public service.

M.

Signs attached to a tree.

N.

Signs that have less horizontal or vertical clearance from overhead utilities than required by State agencies.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13; Ord. No. 4091, § 1, 1-27-15)