(A) Prohibited types.
(1) Flashing signs. Signs on the exterior of a building or structure that gain attention through flashing (i.e. flashing signs) scrolling, fading, and changing colors without any gradient effect shall not be permitted.
(2) Vehicle signs. Vehicles with a sign area greater than 50 square feet in area shall not be permitted to be parked for the primary purpose of displaying a sign. Prohibited vehicle signs shall not be construed to include vehicles with signs on them that:
(a) Are lawfully parked overnight or during non-business hours in a discreet location.
(b) Are making deliveries, sales calls, transporting persons or property, or customary practices relating to operating the business.
(c) Are used in conjunction with customary construction operations on a construction site.
(3) Skyward lights. Strobe lights, search lights, beacons, or any light or lights that rapidly flash, project light in visible beams skyward, or project light horizontally in a circle shall not be permitted regardless if the light is part of or independent of a sign, except as approved for special events on a temporary basis.
(4) Signs with moving or movable parts. Signs or devices with visibly moving parts, shall not be permitted.
(5) Animated signs. Exterior signs that gain attention through Animation and/or video shall not be permitted.
(B) Prohibited content.
(1) Signs that convey obscene content, indecent content, or profane words not allowable on broadcast television or radio during daytime hours according to the rules of the FCC shall not be permitted.
(2) Signs that imitate emergency service vehicles or common traffic signs or signals shall not be permitted(e.g. signs that uses “Stop,” “Slow,” “Caution,” “Danger,” “Warning,” or similar words with similar materials, scale, color, and location resulting in driver confusion or otherwise unsafe conditions).
(Ord. 2013-01, passed 6-3-13)