The following signs are prohibited in all districts:
(A) Any sign not expressly permitted by this chapter;
(B) Signs held by pedestrians that advertise or direct attention to a business, event or use of property;
(C) Signs that incorporate flashing or moving lights, including electronic message signs, except as otherwise permitted by this chapter;
(D) Banners, balloons, pennants, inflatable figures, spinners and streamers, unless specifically permitted by this chapter;
(E) Neon and LED rope lights, fiber optics or other similar types of lights strung around window frames or outlining buildings, other than holiday decorations;
(F) Search lights and beacons;
(G) Moving signs, including any sign having the appearance of movement, has visible moving or revolving parts, or other visible mechanical movement, achieved by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, including intermittent electric pulsations or movement caused by normal wind current;
(H) Any sign or sign structure that:
(1) Is structurally unsafe;
(2) Constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation or abandonment;
(3) Constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of blocking views;
(4) Is capable of causing electric shock to any person who comes in contact with it;
(5) Is unlawfully installed, erected or maintained;
(6) Is located in public street or utility right-of-way, except where expressly permitted herein;
(7) Is not kept in good repair, such that it has broken parts, missing letters or nonoperational lights; or
(8) Does not meet applicable requirements of the currently adopted Building Code for the city.
(I) Any sign erected on a tree or utility pole, except signs of a government or utility or a banner sign as permitted by this chapter;
(J) Any sign not attached to a building and erected within ten feet of a fire hydrant;
(K) Portable signs;
(L) Any sign that obstructs free access to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape or other required exit from a building or structure;
(M) Any sign which makes use of the words “Stop”, “Look” or “Danger”, or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters, in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse drivers;
(N) Roof signs;
(O) Pole and/or pylon signs except temporary rigid frame signs otherwise permitted in this section;
(P) Billboards;
(Q) Trailer-mounted signs;
(R) Signs on street furniture, such as benches and trash receptacles, not including commemorative plaques or engravings not larger than one-half square foot;
(S) Off-premises signs, other than wire frame signs as allowed by this chapter;
(T) Ground signs are not permitted in the C-1 District; and
(U) No sign shall have pyrotechnic effects.
(Ord. effective 5-26-2017)