The following signs shall be prohibited in the village:
(A) No sign or banner shall be placed across any public right-of-way except by permission of the village;
(B) Signs incorporating any manner of flashing, strobe or moving lights, with the exception of approved electronic message signs;
(C) ANIMATED SIGNS means a sign employing actual motion or the illusion of motion. Animated signs, which are differentiated from changeable signs as defined and regulated by this code, include the following types:
(1) ENVIRONMENTALLY ACTIVATED. Animated signs or devices motivated by wind, thermal changes or other natural environmental input. Includes spinners, pinwheels, pennant strings, feather flags and/or other devices or displays that respond to naturally occurring external motivation.
(2) FLASHING.
(a) Animated signs or animated portions of signs whose illumination is characterized by a repetitive cycle in which the period of illumination is either the same as or less than the period of non-illumination.
(b) For the purposes of this subchapter, FLASHING will not be defined as occurring if the cyclical period between on-off phases of illumination exceeds one hour. This prohibition shall not apply to permitted electronic message signs.
(3) MECHANICALLY ACTIVATED. Animated signs characterized by repetitive motion and/or rotation activated by a mechanical system powered by electric motors or other mechanically-induced means excluding traditional barber poles.
(D) Signs on park-type benches, trees or utility poles;
(E) Abandoned signs;
(F) Inflatable signs;
(G) Roof signs;
(H) Pole- or pylon-mounted signs, except associated with the installation of an approved billboard sign;
(I) Portable and vehicle signs parked primarily for the purpose of attracting attention to the message contained within;
(J) Any sign unlawfully installed, erected or maintained;
(K) Signs that completely block the view of other signs;
(L) Any additional signage for a business that has an existing nonconforming sign; and
(M) Signs displayed on umbrellas or table coverings used in association with outdoor dining areas.
(Ord. 160, passed 4-21-2022)