A. Prohibited Signs. The following signs shall be specifically prohibited.
1. Emitting signs. As used herein, signs that emit smoke, steam, laser or hologram lights, or other similar features.
2. Hazardous signs. As used herein, signs that constitute a public nuisance or a potential threat to the health, safety or well being of the general public due to their height, illumination intensity, location, movement, placement, size or other design features or characteristics.
3. Signs covering architectural features. Signs that cover any portion of a visually prominent three-dimensional relief detail that adorns, embellishes or ornaments an architectural feature of a building or structure (e.g., a fresco, medallion, lantern, decorative tile work, sculpted cornice, routed or recessed numerals or letters, and the like)
4. Home occupation signs. Signs advertising home occupations.
B. Restricted Signs. The following signs are prohibited, except where allowed under certain circumstances as outlined in this Section.
1. Active signs. Including animated signs, beacon light signs, blinking signs, flashing signs (except for theater signs, as provided in § 17.330.025), strobe light signs, and variable message signs (except for changeable copy signs and electronic message signs, as provided in § 17.330.025); or active signs as may be approved under a master sign program.
2. Balloon signs. Except as provided in § 17.330.025 (Standards for Specific Types of Signs) for special events and temporary events.
3. Changeable copy signs. Except as provided in § 17.330.025 (Standards for Specific Types of Signs) for certain specific uses or as may be approved under a master sign program.
4. Freeway-oriented signs. As used herein, are on-site signs that are directed essentially to be visible only from a freeway, and are prohibited without a permit issued by the Director pursuant to a master sign program.
5. Moving signs. As may be approved under a master sign program.
6. Off-site signs. Except as provided in § 17.330.040 (Signs in the Public Right-of-Way) for certain public right-of-way signs.
7. Portable freestanding signs. Including A-frame and sandwich-type signs, except as may be approved under § 17.330.025 (Standards for Specific Types of Signs) for special events or temporary events.
8. Roof signs. Except for certain theater signs as may be approved under a master sign program, or historical signs if approved under Chapter 15.05 (Historic Preservation Program) of the CCMC.
9. Improperly attached signs. Signs that are attached to or suspended between trees, light poles, utility poles, or similar devices not originally designed, intended or approved for the purpose of supporting signs, except as may be approved under § 17.330.025 (Standards for Specific Types of Signs) for special events or temporary events.
10. Signs on historical buildings. Signs that are added to or modified on historically designated buildings or structures, except as may be approved under Chapter 15.05 of the CCMC.
11. Vehicle signs. A vehicle sign is any temporary sign that is attached to, or placed on or against, any stationary motor vehicle or trailer, and that identifies, advertises or promotes a business, but excluding signs that are permanently or magnetically attached to motor vehicles or rolling stock that are regularly used to conduct normal business activities, such as deliveries, service calls, field work or related duties.
12. Wind-activated signs. Except institutional flags, corporate flag, decorative banner and flag signs, special event signs or temporary event signs as provided in § 17.330.025 (Standards for Specific Types of Signs).
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2005-010 §§ 16, 17; Ord. No. 2005-011 §§ 15, 16)