§ 152.095 PROHIBITED SIGNS.

   (A)   Definition. A sign not permitted under any circumstances.

   (B)   Provisions. The following signs shall be prohibited in all locations unless otherwise specified in this chapter:

      (1)   Bearing statements, words, or pictures of an obscene and indecent character, such as would be offensive to the general public;

      (2)   Where, because of size, location, coloring, content, or illumination, a sign may bear close resemblance to or being an imitation of highway or traffic sign or signals, and incorporates in any manner flashing or moving apparatus that may create a traffic hazard, (State Motor Vehicle Laws, Article III);

      (3)   Which interfere with the view of any signal, traffic sign, or street sign  (State Motor Vehicle Laws, Article III);

      (4)   Inactive signs or sign apparatus as defined in this chapter;

      (5)   Deteriorated, leaning, derelict, or structurally unsafe signs which constitute hazards by reason of inadequate maintenance, age, or abandonment, as defined in this chapter; and

      (6)   On trees, telephone or light poles, fences, and on city streets or rights-of-way, alleys or sidewalks.

(Ord. 1991-07, passed 1-7-1991)  Penalty, see § 10.99