The following types and uses of signs are specifically prohibited:
(a) Roof signs as defined herein.
(b) Any sign which, by reason of its size, location, content, coloring or manner of illumination, constitutes a traffic hazard or a detriment to traffic safety by obstructing the vision of drivers or by obstructing or detracting from the visibility of any traffic control device on public streets and roads.
(c) Signs which make use of words such as "STOP", "LOOK", "DANGER" or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
(d) Signs and sign structures that are no longer in use as originally intended or have been abandoned for a period of ninety days or longer.
(e) Signs which are structurally unsafe; constitute a hazard to safety and health; or those not kept in good repair or maintenance.
(f) Any sign which obstructs free ingress to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape or other required exit way.
(g) Any sign or other advertising structure containing any obscene, indecent or immoral matter.
(h) Any sign unlawfully installed or erected after the effective date of this chapter.
(i) Flashing signs and any signs with continuous blinking or running type lights not including signs presenting changing copy.
(j) Billboards as defined herein.
(k) Any sign placed in or over the public right-of-way without the permission of the Street Administrator.
(l) Any sign which is mounted on a vehicle when such vehicle is parked for the purpose of display.
(m) Any sign which is attached to a fence or accessory structure except parking or directional signs when necessary and except when business is transacted at the accessory structure such as automated teller machines and vending machines where allowed, unless otherwise provided for herein.
(n) Off-premise signs except for directional real estate open house signs for the purpose of advertising an open house in the immediate area.
(o) Any sign not expressly permitted in this chapter.
(Ord. 2003-7. Passed 1-12-04; Ord. 2011-2. Passed 4-11-11.)