A. Regulations Are Exclusionary: These regulations are intended to be exclusionary. Any type of sign not specifically listed in this article is prohibited. In addition, the following signs are specifically prohibited in all zones:
1. Animated signs, except for barbers' poles and three- dimensional storefront projecting signs as expressly permitted by this article.
2. Hazardous signs.
3. Obsolete signs.
4. Painted wall signs except for wall mural painted signs.
5. Portable signs, including signs on wheels, trailers, and truck beds, but excepting those portable signs expressly permitted by this article.
6. Roof signs.
7. Searchlights.
8. Spinners, balloons, pennants, or other similar devices.
9. Swinging signs except for storefront projecting signs.
10. Banners except for banner projecting signs as expressly permitted in this article and banners permitted in section 14-5B-8, table 5B-4 of this article.
11. No vehicle, including trailers, shall be parked so that it functions primarily as a sign. A vehicle will be considered in violation of this provision if the questions in subsections A11a through A11c of this section can be answered in the affirmative, and there is no compelling answer to the question in subsection A11d of this section to justify the parking location as opposed to some less conspicuous location.
a. Is the vehicle parked at a prominent location?
b. Can people driving by the sign easily read the sign?
c. Is the vehicle in the same or similar locations for several hours during the same day or for several days during the same week?
d. Are there any stated or apparent reasons, other than for signage purposes, that justify the vehicle being at that location? (Ord. 16-4685, 11-15-2016)
B. Removal Of Prohibited Or Illegal Signs: In accordance with the following procedure, the building official or designee is authorized to require the removal of any illegal or prohibited sign:
1. Before taking action to require the removal of any illegal or prohibited sign, the building official or designee will provide written notice to the owner or operator of the business to which the sign relates.
2. The notice will specify that the illegal or prohibited sign must be removed or brought into compliance with this article within a reasonable time of such notice.
3. If the sign is not removed or repaired, as the case may be, within the time allowed, the building official or designee is hereby authorized to have the sign removed to be used as evidence and assess the costs of removal against the property for collection in the same manner as a Property Tax. (Ord. 08-4319, 11-3-2008)