The signs and/or advertising devices enumerated in this section are expressly prohibited in all zoning districts of the Municipality:
(a) Vehicle Advertising. No person shall park any vehicle or trailer on public or private property visible from a public street for a period exceeding twenty-four hours, which has attached thereto or located thereon any sign or advertising device for the basic purpose of advertisement of products or services and/or directing attention to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property or any other premises.
(b) Public Areas. Except as otherwise specifically authorized by this chapter, no sign shall be placed on any curb, sidewalk, post, pole, hydrant, bridge, wall, tree or other surface located on public property or over, upon or across any public street or right of way except as expressly authorized by a license agreement with the Village authorizing the use of public lands approved by Council and after approval of the sign by the Commission.
(c) Obscene Signs. Signs which are obscene, lewd, indecent or lascivious are prohibited in all zoning areas.
(d) Pole Signs. Pole signs shall be prohibited in all zoning areas.
(e) Billboards.
(f) Signs containing information or advertising for any product or services not sold or produced on the premises or for any use that does not occur on the premises.
(g) Signs or advertising devices which attempt, or appear to attempt, to direct the movement of traffic, or which interfere with, imitate or resemble an official traffic sign, signal or device.
(h) Architectural lighting that incorporates movement or the illusion of movement, which shall be considered an attraction-generating device.
(i) Signs mounted on the roof of any building or structure.
(Ord. 2008-17. Passed 11-17-08.)