The following signs and related equipment are prohibited in all zoning districts, unless otherwise stated herein:
A. Noise Sign. Any sign that produces noise or sounds capable of being heard (excluding voice units at drive-through facilities) and those which emit visible smoke, vapor, particles, or odor.
B. Animated or Fluttering Sign. Any sign with visible moving, revolving, flashing, or rotating parts or visible movement of any kind.
C. Motion Picture or Video Sign. Any sign with motion picture or video mechanisms used in such a manner as to permit or allow images. This section does not apply to motion pictures or video mechanisms that are part of a public artwork as approved by the Art Advisory Board.
D. Mobile Sign. Any sign not permanently attached to a wall, ground, or any other approved supporting structure, or a sign designed to be transported, such as signs transported by wheels, mobile billboards, "A-frame" or sandwich type, sidewalk or curb signs, and unanchored signs, except where otherwise stated in this article.
E. Roof Sign. Any sign erected, placed, or affixed 1) to the slope of a hip or gable roof; 2) above the roofline or parapet wall; or 3) on rooftop structures, including but not limited to mechanical enclosures, mechanical equipment, or chimneys. All signs shall be located a minimum of six (6) inches below the top of the mansard or parapet wall, where applicable.
F. Snipe Sign. Any sign that is tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued, or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes, fences, trailers, or other supporting structures, except where otherwise stated for in this article.
G. Painted Wall Sign. Any sign painted on or attached to a wall, excluding murals, which are reviewed and approved by the Art Advisory Board. A mural is not a painted wall sign, if determined to be a work of art by the Art Advisory Board.
H. Unauthorized Sign. Any sign that has not been properly permitted by the city but located on property owned by or under control of the city.
I. Non-Geometric Sign. Any sign structure, shaped to depict figures or demonstrative shapes used to attract attention to the business activity with which the sign is associated, excluding an under canopy or blade sign regulated in accordance with Section 4. below.
J. Off-Premises Sign. Any temporary or permanent off-premises sign, including billboards but excluding those types of signs which may be allowed in limited instances in accordance with this article, including directional signage, or Industrial Subdivision Signage (See Section 4.C. Permanent Signage).
K. Other.
1. Signs attached to or painted on fire escapes, television antennas, satellite dishes, utility poles, or any other associated structure.
2. Signs or sign structures supported by visible guy wires, cables or where there is visible electrical conduit.
3. Any balloons, pennants, streamers, objects or figures of any shape or the like shall be prohibited if used as a permanent display or temporary sign or as a means of directing attention to any establishment or organization, or to a commodity or service sold, offered, or manufactured. The elements described in this section do not contribute to the function or aesthetics of the site, excluding site features approved through the site plan review process, and/or approved by the Arts Advisory Board.
4. Any stationary or revolving light (beacon) which flashes or projects illumination, single-color or multi-colored, in any manner which is intended to attract or divert attention. This does not include any lighting required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or similar agencies.
5. Any sign which advertises a home-based business (home occupation), excluding those allowed in conjunction with a live/work unit and the corresponding regulations.
6. Any illuminated sign designed with bare bulbs, exposed neon tubing, or similar technology, which is not shielded and therefore leaving it exposed and directly visible, except for when used as a window sign and regulated in accordance with Section 5.C.6. below. Neon tubing, bare bulbs, miniature lighting, and similar technologies shall not be used to illuminate or outline building façades, storefronts, door openings, window, or window displays pursuant to Chapter 4, Article VII, Section 5.E.
7. Any pylon sign as defined in Chapter 1, Article II.
8. Any sign and/or sign structure which does not meet all the criteria set forth in this article.
Note: In the event any word, sentence, clause, or other portion of this section is determined invalid, then any sign otherwise prohibited by this section shall comply with the requirements set forth in this code as if this section was never enacted.
(Ord. 10-025, passed 12-7-10; Am. Ord. 21-031, passed 1-4-22)