Except as otherwise provided, the regulations contained in this Chapter shall apply to all signs and all zoning districts.
(a) Any illuminated sign or lighting device shall employ only light emitting a light of constant intensity, and no sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving light or lights. In no event shall an illuminated sign or lighting device be placed or directed so as to permit the beams and illumination therefrom to be directed or beamed upon a public thoroughfare, highway, sidewalk, or adjacent premises so as to cause glare or reflection that may constitute a traffic hazard or nuisance.
(b) No sign shall employ any parts or elements which revolve, rotate, whirl, spin, or otherwise make use of motion to attract attention. this subsection and subsection (a) shall not apply to any sign performing a public service function indicating time, temperature, or similar services.
(c) All wiring, fittings, and materials used in the construction, connection, and operation of electrically illuminated signs shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Montgomery County Building and Electrical Codes.
(d) No sign shall be placed on the roof of any building.
(e) No portable or temporary sign shall be placed on or project from the front or face of a building or on any premises, except as provided in Section 1139.22 Temporary Signs.
(f) No permanent or temporary sign erected or maintained in the window of a building, visible from any public or private street or highway, shall occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the window surface.
(g) No sign of any classification shall be installed, erected, or attached in any form, shape, or manner to a fire escape or any door or window giving access to any fire escape.
(h) Should any sign be or become unsafe or be in danger of falling, the owner thereof or the person maintaining the same shall, upon receipt of written notice from the City Manager, proceed at once to put such sign in a safe and secure condition or remove the sign.
(i) All signs shall be so designed and supported as to carry the weight of the sign, and shall comply with any applicable Building Code.
(j) No sign of any kind shall be attached to or supported by a tree, utility pole, trash receptacle, or public shelter.
(k) No sign shall be attached in such manner that it may interfere with any required ventilation openings.
(l) No sign shall be located on an unimproved or vacant lot, except for the purpose of advertising the lot for sale or lease, or for such purpose as the notification of present danger or the prohibition of trespassing.
(m) No sign shall be located nearer than eight (8) feet vertically or four (4) feet horizontally from any overhead electrical wires, conductors, or guy wires or as established in the national electric code, whichever standard is greater.
(n) No vehicle or trailer may be parked on a non-residential premises or a lot for the purpose of advertising a business, product, service, event, object, location, organization, or the like.
(Ord. 17-46. Passed 2-5-18.)