§ 151.259 PROHIBITED AND EXEMPT SIGNS.

   (A)   Prohibited signs. The following signs are prohibited in all zoning districts:

      (1)   Abandoned or obsolete signs, if present for a continuous period of six months;

      (2)   Balloon signs;

      (3)   Blinking signs;

      (4)   Flashing signs;

      (5)   Moving signs;

      (6)   Off-premises signs on public property, unless approved by the city;

      (7)   Off-premises permanent signs on private property. Other than outdoor advertising signs, see § 151.266;

      (8)   Roof signs;

      (9)   Signs with exposed raceways or pan-channels; and

      (10)   Snipe or bandit signs.

   (B)   Exempt signs. The following signs are exempt from regulation of this subchapter; not exempt signs shall be erected within the vision clearance triangle and must meet all other applicable building codes:

      (1)   Special event signs. A sign advertising a public event, providing that specific approval for the event, and associated signage, is granted by the city;

      (2)   Historic markers;

      (3)   Integral signs;

      (4)   Public signs;

      (5)   Seasonal decorations. Signs pertaining to recognized national holidays and national observances;

      (6)   Signs, which are not visible from a public right-of-way, private way, court or from a property, other than that on which the sign is installed;

      (7)   Signs located entirely inside the premises of a building or enclosed space, other than window signs;

      (8)   Signs on a vehicle, other than an unlawful vehicle sign;

      (9)   Signs protected by federal/state law;

      (10)   Traffic control device signs; and

      (11)   Works of graphic art painted or applied to building walls which contain no logos, advertising or business identification messages.

(Ord. 23-09, passed 8-21-2023)