1151.23 PROHIBITED SIGNS.

   The Signs and/or advertising devices enumerated in this section are expressly prohibited in all zoning districts of the City of Independence.

   (a)    Public Areas. No Sign shall be placed on any curb, sidewalk, public right-of-way, post, pole, hydrant, bridge, wall, tree or other surface located on public property or over or across any public street except as expressly authorized in writing by the Mayor or Building Official. Any unauthorized temporary Sign(s) will be removed, stored by the City for fifteen days, and, if unclaimed disposed of by the City.

   (b)   Balloons and Search Lights. No gas-filled balloons, or air activated graphics, socks, flags or search lights shall be used for advertising on a permanent basis. Such devices may be permitted on a temporary basis to advertise special events if approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

   (c)    Pole Signs. Pole Signs, as defined in Section 1151.02 (h).

   (d)    Changeable Copy Signs. Changeable Copy Signs Manual and Changeable Copy Signs Electronic, as defined in Sections 1151.02 (c) and 1151.02 (d), respectively.

   (e)    Roof Signs. Roof Sings as defined in Section 1151.02 (j).

      (Ord. 2020-101. Passed 10-13-20.)