The following additional sign regulations shall be observed:
A. Ground Signs: No ground sign shall be, at any point, over twenty five feet (25') above ground level and shall have an open space of at least three feet (3') between the lower edge of such sign and the ground level, fifty percent (50%) of which may be filled in with a platform and decorative latticework of light construction. Every ground sign shall be stoutly constructed in a secure and substantial manner. The end of all such ground signs shall be at least six feet (6') distant from any wall or fence or any obstruction that would prevent a clear passage around the ends and shall be at least ten feet (10') distant from any lot line.
B. Wall Signs: No wall sign shall extend beyond the building more than twelve inches (12"). No wall sign shall be so erected as to cover the doors or windows of any building or otherwise prevent free ingress or egress to or from any window, door or any fire escape of any building.
C. Projecting Signs: Projecting signs may extend not more than four feet six inches (4'6") from the building into the front yard.
D. Marquee Signs: Marquees may extend eight feet (8') into a front yard. Marquees shall be not less than eleven feet (11') above the ground at its lowest level. A sign may be placed upon a marquee, provided such sign does not extend more than three feet (3') above or one foot (1') below such marquee, but shall be at least eight feet (8') above grade.
E. Portable Signs: Portable signs are prohibited except that there may be such portable signs on parking lots as permitted by the administrative officer as being necessary to satisfactory operation of the lot and except that each filling station may have one portable sign not exceeding twelve (12) square feet of total sign area restricted solely to stating the price of gasoline.
F. Paper Posters And Certain Signs Or Devices Prohibited: Paper posters applied directly to the wall or building or pole or other support and letters or pictures in the form of advertising printed or applied directly on the wall of a building are prohibited. Temporary signs may be displayed in or attached to the inside of show or display windows, provided the total sign area does not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the show or display window area. Signs or devices which by color, location or design resemble or conflict with traffic control signs or devices are prohibited. No sign shall contain flashers, animators, or mechanical movements or contrivances of any kind, excepting clocks.
G. Required Signs: Traffic or county signs, railroad crossing signs, danger, safety, temporary, emergency, nonadvertising, community service, or decorative signs as may be required by statute or authorized by the administrative officer. (1997 Code)