The following types of signs are specifically prohibited within the Village:
(a) Unless otherwise specifically allowed, signs that are applied to trees, utility poles, benches, trash receptacles, fences or walls, newspaper vending machines or boxes, or any other unapproved supporting structure, or that are otherwise placed in the public right-of-way;
(b) Any sign or sign structure which, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator is structurally unsafe, or constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, or abandonment;
(c) No sign shall be installed, erected, or attached in any shape, manner, or form to block any fire escape or any door or window that is required ingress and egress for fire safety;
(d) Pennants, streamers and other similar type devices;
(e) Signs that employ any parts or elements which revolve, rotate, whirl, spin or otherwise make use of motion or flashing lights to attract attention, except for electronic message centers permitted in accordance with this chapter;
(f) Balloon signs or gaseous-activated devices or graphics unless erected in observance of religious, national or state holidays as allowed in Section 1117.02(e)(14), above;
(g) Laser lights, beacons and searchlights, except for emergency purposes;
(h) Motor vehicles, tractor trailers, or similar vehicles with signs painted on, attached to, supported by, or otherwise affixed to the vehicle shall not be parked or stored for a time period exceed forty-eight (48) hours;
(i) Any signs that utilize illumination by means of bare bulbs, flames, or both;
(j) Any signs which imitate or resemble official traffic or governmental signs that are designed or used in a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse drivers along streets;
(l) Any sign located in a public right-of-way, except as specifically provided for in the chapter;
(m) Roof signs;
(n) Any other sign type that is not specifically allowed by this chapter.
(Ord. 2023-16. Passed 6-5-23.)