1157.11 PROHIBITED SIGNS.
   The following signs are prohibited in the Village:
   (a)   Abandoned signs, as defined in Section 1157.13.
   (b)   Animated, flashing, rotating signs and festoons as defined in Section 1157.13, inflatable signs, tethered balloons, banners, pennants, searchlights, streamers, exposed light bulbs, strings of lights not permanently mounted to a rigid background and any clearly similar features, except those specifically exempt from regulation in Section 1157.10, temporary banners permitted in Section 1157.08, or electronic message centers as permitted in Section 1157.07.
   (c)   Signs placed on or painted on a motor vehicle or trailer parked with the primary purpose of providing signage not otherwise allowed by the Code. Prohibited is any sign displayed on a parked trailer or truck or other vehicle where the primary purpose of the vehicle is to advertise a product, service business, or other activity. This regulation shall permit the use of business logos, identification or advertising on vehicles primarily and actively used for business purposes and/or personal transportation.
   (d)   Signs containing any words or symbols that would cause confusion because of their resemblance to highway traffic control or direction signals.
   (e)   Merchandise, equipment, products, vehicles or other items which are not available for purchase, but are intended to attract attention, or for identification or advertising purposes.
   (f)   Signs located on trees, utility poles, public benches or any other form of public property or within any public right-of-way unless explicitly permitted by the regulations.
   (g)   Other signs or attention getting devices that raise concerns substantially similar to those listed above.
      (Ord. 2016-07-24. Passed 8-3-16.)