(A) Any sign that revolves, changes copy or is otherwise animated, or that utilizes movement or apparent movement to attract the attention of the public is prohibited. This prohibition shall include, but not be limited to, propellers, discs, banners, pennants, streamers and animated display boards and flags.
(B) All portable signs are prohibited. This prohibition shall not apply to signs erected by or pursuant to the authorization of the town for events of a community nature including, but not limited to, emergencies or for other governmental purposes. This prohibition shall not apply to signs placed upon vehicles that are operational and which are not parked at one location for over 24 hours.
(C) Vehicle sign: any sign that is attached to, painted on or pulled by any vehicle that is parked on any street or in any parking space for the primary purpose of advertising.
(D) No signs shall overhang or be erected in any public right-of-way. Traffic regulation, information or warning signs erected by the State Department of Transportation or signs erected by the town are exempt.
(E) Signs which obstruct the view of motor vehicle operators entering a public roadway from a driveway, street or alley are prohibited.
(F) Signs which may be confused with an official traffic sign, signal or other device or any other official sign or which uses the words “Stop,” “Warning,” “Danger,” “Caution” or similar words implying the existence of danger or need for stopping or maneuvering are prohibited.
(G) All message board signs are prohibited. This prohibition does not include menu and sandwich board signs.
(H) All off-premises signs are prohibited.
(I) All inflatable signs, balloons and similar decorations are prohibited.
(J) All roof signs are prohibited.
(K) Any illuminated tubing or strings of lights outlining property lines, festoon lighting, open sales areas, rooflines, doors, windows, edges of walls, trees or other landscaping are prohibited. This prohibition shall not apply to temporary holiday lighting; such temporary lighting shall be removed by the owner or tenant within a reasonable time following the end of the holiday.
(L) Any sign that exhibits statements, words or pictures of an indecent, obscene or pornographic nature is prohibited.
(M) Any sign that obstructs or interferes with any window, door, sidewalk or fire escape is prohibited.
(N) All projecting signs are prohibited.
(O) All beacons and spotlights are prohibited. Illumination system(s) shall not contain or utilize any beacon, spot, search or stroboscopic light or reflector which is visible from any public right-of-way or adjacent property, nor shall such lights be operated outside, under any circumstances, except by authorized agencies for emergency services purposes.
(P) Flood lights shall not be utilized as a part of a sign illumination system which are not hooded or shielded so that the light source is not visible from any public right-of-way or adjacent property nor shall any sign otherwise reflect or emit a glaring light so as to impair driver vision.
(Q) Any sign or sign structure that is structurally unsafe as determined by the UDO Administrator or Building Inspector is prohibited.
(R) Any sign that incorporates a computer screen, electronic images or electronic characters or flashing lights is prohibited. This prohibition shall not apply to digital menu receipt boards and signage used to indicate time, temperature or fuel prices.
(S) Stacking signs on top of one another is prohibited. This prohibition against double decking shall not apply to multi-tenant developments as allowed by § 91.198(E).
(T) All snipe signs are prohibited. Snipe signs are off-premises signs that are tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes, fences or to other objects.
(U) Signs painted on or attached to trees, fences or fence posts and telephone or utility poles or signs on or attached to rocks or other natural features are prohibited. Any commercial identification or advertising signs on benches or refuse containers are also prohibited.
(V) Pavement markings are prohibited except those of a customary traffic-control nature.
(W) Any sign located or designated so as to intentionally or effectively deny an adjoining property owner reasonable visual access to an existing sign is prohibited.
(Ord. eff. 9-6-2012, § 9.40; Am. Ord. 21-1, passed 9-17-2020)