The following signs are prohibited:
(A) Any sign that has moving parts, animation, flashing lights, or changing colors except for electronic signs as regulated in § 155.136 (Electronic Signs and Changeable Copy);
(B) Signs with illumination that flash on or off or displays that change degrees in intensity;
(C) Signs visible from the sight lines along a street shall not contain content, coloring, or manner of illumination similar to traffic control signs;
(D) No sign shall be attached to or otherwise applied to trees, bus shelters, utility poles, benches, trash receptacles, newspaper vending machines or boxes, or any other unapproved supporting structures;
(E) Signs placed in the public right-of-way except as specifically permitted within this section;
(F) Tractor trailers displaying the business name or an advertisement, unless they are parked in an established off-street loading area or in an area not visible from the public right-of-way;
(G) Signs which are not securely affixed to the ground or otherwise affixed in a permanent manner to an approved supporting structure;
(H) Off-premises signs except as specifically permitted within this section;
(I) Roof signs and signs that extend above or beyond the building facade, except as otherwise specifically permitted in this chapter;
(J) Flags intended for advertising or commercial purposes;
(K) Signs emitting noise;
(L) Beacons and searchlights, except for emergency purposes; and
(M) Abandoned signs, obscene signs, and portable signs are declared to be a public nuisance and are prohibited.
(Ord. 2018-06, passed 7-9-2018, § 155.184; Ord. 2023-28, passed 9-14-2023)