The following signs are unauthorized signs:
(A) Any sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles any official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal, or emergency vehicle signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic-control device or any railroad sign or signal.
(B) All off-premise signs.
(C) Signs painted, attached or in any other manner affixed to trees, rocks, or similar natural surfaces, or attached to public utility poles, bridges, towers, or similar public structures.
(D) Changeable copy signs.
(E) Private signs, other than public utility warning signs, are prohibited within public rights-of-way and easements, or on any other public property unless the sign is specifically authorized by the responsible public authority.
(F) Any sign(s) placed near the intersection of public roads, or public roads and railroads, in such a manner as to cause any obstruction of vision to a motorist and/or pedestrian as determined by the appropriate road authority.
(G) Any sign containing obscene pictures or wording.
(Ord. 58-2007, passed 3-27-07; Am. Ord. 70-2010, passed 1-25-11)