(A) Removal of certain signs. Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted, or a product sold, shall be taken down, or removed by the owner, agent, or person having the beneficial use of the building or structure upon which such sign may be found within 10 days after written notification from the Town Manager, and, upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified in such order, the Town Manager is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the property, building, or structure to which such sign is attached or affixed.
(B) Signs not to constitute traffic hazard. No sign or other advertising structure as regulated by this subchapter shall be erected or continued to be displayed at the intersection of any street in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where, by reason of the position, shape, or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device; or which makes use of the words, “stop,” “look,” “drive-in,” “danger,” or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic.
(C) Obstructions. No obstructions to view shall be placed or maintained between 3 and 8 feet above the street level within the triangular space at the street corner of a corner lot as defined by the street rights-of-way bordering the corner lot and a line connecting two points each located 25 feet distant along such street rights-of-way from the intersection or projected intersection of the street right-of-way lines. In addition, on Highway 87 (First Street), no objects greater than 2.5 feet in height above street level, shall be placed or maintained within the area located 10 feet back from the street right-of-way.
(D) Parked vehicle. A parked vehicle carrying advertising shall be considered a sign unless in operable condition and carrying a current, valid license tag.
(Ord. 612, passed 2-9-1998) Penalty, see § 154.99