The following described signs are hereby declared a nuisance and shall be prohibited in all districts of the city:
(A) Revolving and flashing signs. Signs which revolve or flash or consist of lights which revolve or flash allowed only if they conform to § 154.141(O) of this chapter;
(B) Signs imitating official signs. Signs which imitate an official traffic sign or signal or which contain the words “stop”, “go slow”, “caution”, “danger”, “warning” or similar words;
(C) Confusing signs. Signs which are of a size, location, movement, content, coloring or manner of illumination which may be confused with or construed as a traffic-control device; or which hide from view any traffic or street sign or signal; or which obstruct the view in any direction at a street or road intersection;
(D) Signs advertising terminated businesses. Business signs which advertise an activity, business or service no longer produced or conducted on the premises upon which the sign is located. Where the owner or lessor of the premises is seeking a new tenant, these signs may remain in place for not more than 60 days from the date of vacancy;
(E) Right-of-way. Business or advertising signs which are placed on a municipal, county or state right-of-way;
(F) Other temporary signs. Signs which are pasted or attached to utility poles, trees, fences or other signs.
(2004 Code, § 154.138) (Ord. 01-296, passed 8-14-2001; Ord. 03-338, passed 4-8-2003; Ord. 10-0661, passed 10-12-2010) Penalty, see § 154.999