All signs allowed by this subchapter shall comply with the development standards of this section.
(A) Visual area clearance. No sign shall be located within a vision clearance area, as defined in § 152.088.
(B) Vehicle area clearance. When a sign extends over an area where vehicles travel or are parked, the bottom of the sign structure shall be at least 14 feet above the ground. Vehicle areas include driveways, alleys, parking lots and loading and maneuvering areas.
(C) Pedestrian area clearance. When a sign extends over sidewalks, walkways or other spaces accessible to pedestrians, the bottom of the sign structure shall be at least 8½ feet from the ground.
(D) Sign materials. Signs must be constructed of durable all-weather materials, maintained in good condition and not permitted to fall in disrepair.
(E) Sign illumination.
(1) Signs, when illuminated, shall have the lighting shielded so as not to directly shine on abutting properties or in the line of vision of the public using the streets or sidewalks.
(2) No illumination simulating traffic-control devices or emergency vehicles shall be used, nor shall lights which are intermittently switched on and off, changed in intensity or color, or otherwise displayed to create the illusion of flashing or movement be permitted.
(Ord. 94-06-01, passed 6-14-94) Penalty, see § 152.999