The following signs are prohibited in all districts:
(A) Any sign that does not meet electrical codes, is no longer functional, or is abandoned. All signs shall be repaired, removed or relocated in compliance with the regulations of this subchapter within a reasonable period of time after notification by the Building Inspector.
Signs shall be considered no longer functional or abandoned:
(1) When the signs is materially obstructed from view.
(2) When its essential elements are no longer readable.
(3) When a sign has been left by a business which has ceased to operate at that location.
(4) When a condition shows deterioration or dilapidation.
(B) Any sign which is constructed, altered, located or illuminated in any manner that causes undue glare, distraction, confusion, nuisance, noise, or hazard to traffic or to other properties. Sign may not be illuminated after 11:00 p.m. if it is located within or adjacent to a residential district, except those businesses remaining open beyond that time, in which case illumination shall cease upon closing.
(C) Signs that are attached to a tree or other living vegetation, utility pole, rock, curbstone, sidewalk, lamppost, hydrant, bridge, highway marker, or another sign, except for public information signs as provided in § 155.131(E) and (F).
(D) Any sign that is not expressly listed in this subchapter is prohibited.
(E) Signs advertising activities which are illegal under federal, state or local laws or regulations are prohibited.
(F) Any sign so placed that it obstructs any window, door, fire escape, stairway, ladder, opening or access intended for light, air, ingress to, or egress from any building is prohibited.
(G) Any signs that violate any provision of I.C. 8-23-20 or I.C. 9-21-4-6.
(H) Signs which have a rotating beam or beacon shall be permitted for advertising or identification purposes where no hazard or need for caution exists.
(Ord. CO-90-2, passed 3-26-90; Am. Ord. CO-07-19, passed 12-10-07)